23/35 "I have been told that already. I don't greatly care." Mainwaring, who had been stooping over Mr.Caryll, and who had perhaps more knowledge of wounds than any present, shook his head ominously. "'Twill increase the hemorrhage." "My men shall carry him across to Stretton House," said Lord Ostermore. The crowd, which was growing rapidly and was watching almost in silence, awed, pressed as close as it dared upon these gentlemen. |