But the secret was one that must not die, and to young Robin it has been intrusted.

And if I mistake me not, he has other notions regarding it, and will not let it lie in its hiding place for ever.

He is sharp and shrewd as Lucifer.

He knows by some instinct that I suspect and that I watch him, and never has he betrayed aught to me.

But sure am I that the secret rests with him; and if thou wouldst find it out, it is Long Robin's steps that thou must dog and watch." "I will watch him till I have tracked him to his lair!" cried Cuthbert, springing to his feet in great excitement.