A special train will take all of us to the nearest railway station this afternoon.
Thence my estate is but a day's march.

You and my other friends from both ships will be quite safe and happy there until order is restored.
You must come.

The men's lives, at any rate, would not be worth an hour's purchase if my opponent's forces found them here, and I feel certain that one or more cruisers will arrive off Maceio to-night.

For you, this excursion will be quite a pleasant experience, and you can absolutely rely on my promise to send news of your safety to England at the very first opportunity." Iris could say nothing under the shock of this intelligence.

She looked at Philip, and their eyes met.