22/28 Now, Dick Marston!' he went on, putting his revolver to my head, 'I'd rather not blow your brains out before your people, but if you don't put up your hands by----I'll shoot you where you stand.' I had been staring after Jim all the time; I believe I had never thought of myself till he was safe away. He's most likely knocked off against a tree by this time.' There was nothing else for it but to do it and be handcuffed. As the steel locks snapped I saw mother standing below wringing her hands, and Aileen trying to get her into the house. 'We want to search the place, too. By Jove! we shall get pepper from Sir Ferdinand when we go in. |