I'd better return at once, lest he should make his escape.

Do you know the man?
and can you describe him ?" "I do; I can," replied Mr.Travilla.

"But, my little wife, how you are trembling! Sit down here, dearest, and lean on me," leading her to a sofa.
"And doctor, take that chair.
"The man's name is Tom Jackson; he is a noted gambler and forger, has been convicted of manslaughter and other crimes, sent to the penitentiary and pardoned out.

He hates me because I have exposed his evil deeds, and prevented the carrying out of some of his wicked designs.

He has before this threatened both our lives.