_My_ object was not his robbery." The scorn was seemingly understood; for, without proceeding to do as he proposed, Munro retained his position for a few moments, appearing to busy himself with the bridle of his horse, having adjusted which he returned to his companion.
"Well, are you ready for a start?
We have a good piece to ride, and should be in motion.

We have both of us much to do in the next three days, or rather nights; and need not hesitate what to take hold of first.

The court will sit on Monday, and if you are determined to stand and see it out--a plan which I don't altogether like--why, we must prepare to get rid of such witnesses as we may think likely to become troublesome." "That matter will be seen to.

I have ordered Dillon to have ten men in readiness, if need be for so many, to carry off Pippin, and a few others, till the adjournment.

It will be a dear jest to the lawyer, and one not less novel than terrifying to him, to miss a court under such circumstances.