Tell them that the British are being swept into the sea east and south, and their rule is at an end.

I want brave men who can ride and fight, so if they like to join the Federal forces and do their duty there will be a prosperous time for them.

If they refuse there will be a long imprisonment, perhaps something worse." "Mr Anson, the renegade, need not trouble himself, sir," said West quietly.

"Neither my companion nor I will do as he has done." "You had better!" said Anson sneeringly.

"It's a grand chance for you now your characters are gone and the I.D.detectives are after you." Ingleborough looked at the speaker sharply; but Anson made believe not to notice it and went on.
"You've no character now, either of you," he continued coolly.