48/52 My daughter, my only child, seeks for her husband this low-born serving man. If he lives till morning, I will have him hanged. To the dungeon with him." Sir George waved his hand toward Dawson and Tom Welch, and then stepped aside. Will made an effort to hide his feelings, and without a word or gesture that could betray him, he and Welch lifted John to carry him away. She clung to John and begged that he might be left with her. |