AGAIN THE LADY I must think rapidly, and act as quickly.

Yet, if what Grant had said was true, that he had already posted guards on each side the house, then escape by daylight was practically impossible.

From all I could see there was no concealment close at hand, and while the fellows were without arms, yet their numbers were sufficient to make any attempt at running their lines extra hazardous.

And I had much at risk, for if taken it would be as a spy, and not a mere prisoner of war.

There was no place for concealment in the library, but there might be upstairs, in the attic, or on the roof.