But they would not be very reliable.

If they could make more by selling your scalps than by keeping them safely on your heads, they would be pretty sure to sell them." "Then I see nothing to do, but to go again to Boston, and arrange another scheme on the old plan." "You ought not to travel long in Dulcibel's company without being married," said Master Putnam bluntly.
"Very true--but we can not well be married without giving our names to the minister; and to do that, would be to deliver ourselves up to the authorities." "Mistress Putnam and myself might accompany you to New York--we should not mind a little trip." "And thus make yourselves parties to Dulcibel's escape?
No, no, my good friend--that would be to put you both in prison in her place." "It is not likely there would be any other woman on board the vessel--that is of any reputation.

You must try to get some one to go with you." "And incur the certainty of punishment when she returns ?" "Perhaps you could find some one who would like to settle permanently in New York.

I should like to go myself if I could, and get out of this den of wild beasts." "Yes, I may be able to do that--though I shall not dare to try that until the last day almost--for the women always have some man to consult, and thus our secret plan would get blown about, to our great peril." "I have a scheme!" cried Master Joseph in exultation.

"It is the very thing," and he burst out laughing.