The thing is an ambuscade; take my word for it, it is nothing less.

Of course you can go, yourself and your party, if you wish.

You will prevent me from running a great risk; but I am only anxious for your safety." "Well, then," said Sir Robert, "you shall go upon this mission.

It may not be safe for me to do so.

Try if you can make out this cavern, if there be a cavern." "I will try, Sir Robert; and I will venture to say, that if it can be made out, I will make 't out." Rowland Drum accordingly set out upon his mission, and having arrived at the cavern, with which he was so well acquainted, he entered it with the usual risk.