He is lying almost, if not quite, dead in Lady Crawford's room.

Sir George knows nothing about him, save that he is Dorothy's lover.

But should Thomas revive I feel sure my cousin will hang him in the morning unless steps are taken to prevent the deed." "Sir Malcolm, if you will stand by me," said Dawson, "Sir George will not hang him." "I certainly will stand by you, Dawson.

Have no doubt on that score.

Sir George intends to cast John into the dungeon, and should he do so I want you to send Jennie Faxton to Rutland and have her tell the Rutlanders to rescue John to-night.