Bring in his comrade," he added, in a whisper to Charcam; "I'll take care of him.

And don't neglect my instructions this time." Upon which, with an assurance that he would not do so, the attendant departed.
"You can, of course, identify this picture as Lady Trafford's property ?" pursued Jonathan, with a meaning glance, as he handed it to the knight.
"I can," replied Trenchard.

"Ha!" he exclaimed, with a sudden start, as his glance fell upon the portrait; "how came this into your possession, boy ?" "Why don't you answer, sirrah ?" cried Wild, in a savage tone, and striking him with the silver staff.

"Can't you speak ?" "I don't choose," replied Thames, sturdily; "and your brutality shan't make me." "We'll see that," replied Jonathan, dealing him another and more violent blow.
"Let him alone," said Trenchard authoritatively, "I have another question to propose.

Do you know whoso portrait this is ?" "I do not," replied Thames, repressing his tears, "but I believe it to be the portrait of my father." "Indeed!" exclaimed the knight, in astonishment.