He is little better than a thief, or worse, for he is a receiver of stolen goods, an Englishman, an illicit buyer of diamonds, and a renegade who gave information to and deserted to the Boers." "That will do," said the General.

"Half of your charges would condemn him.

Sergeant, see that this prisoner is carefully guarded.

He will be tried later on.

I am too busy to attend to such matters now." Anson gave vent to a gasp, after listening to the general's orders for his safe custody.
But, though he was listening to the orders given, his eyes were otherwise employed.