My affair is to round up rebels." He confirmed his order by a gesture.

Two of his men took up the day-bed, and swung to depart with it.
Gildoy made a feeble effort to put forth a hand towards Mr.Blood.
"Sir," he said, "you leave me in your debt.

If I live I shall study how to discharge it." Mr.Blood bowed for answer; then to the men: "Bear him steadily," he commanded.

"His life depends on it." As his lordship was carried out, the Captain became brisk.

He turned upon the yeoman.
"What other cursed rebels do you harbour ?" "None other, sir.