I believe, however, from what the guards say, that it is the same gentleman who presented himself yesterday at the halt, and whom your honor would not receive." "That is true; I was holding a council of officers." "Will your honor give any orders respecting this gentleman ?" "Yes, let him be brought here." "Must we take any precautions ?" "Such as what ?" "Blinding his eyes, for instance ?" "To what purpose?
He can only see what I desire should be seen; that is to say, that I have around me eleven thousand brave men, who ask no better than to have their throats cut in honor of the parliament of Scotland and England." "And this man, my lord ?" said Spithead, pointing to the fisherman, who, during this conversation, had remained standing and motionless, like a man who sees but does not understand.
"Ah, that is true," said Monk.

Then turning towards the fisherman,--"I shall see you again, my brave fellow," said he; "I have selected a lodging for you.

Digby, take him to it.

Fear nothing; your money shall be sent to you presently." "Thank you, my lord," said the fisherman, and after having bowed, he left the tent, accompanied by Digby.

Before he had gone a hundred paces he found his companions, who were whispering with a volubility which did not appear exempt from uneasiness, but he made them a sign which seemed to reassure them.