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them than that you bide here in the clutches of this miscreant. Your pretensions are a menace to his title and possessions; you have assaulted him in his own house-you are ruined if you stay. Go-do not hesitate. If you lack money, take this purse, I beg of you, and bribe the servants to let you pass. Oh, be warned, poor soul, and escape while you may.’ Miles declined the purse with a gesture, and rose up and stood before her. ‘Grant me one thing,’ he said. ‘Let your eyes rest upon mine, so that I may see if they be steady. There-now answer me. Am I Miles Hendon?’ ‘No. I know you not.’ ‘Swear it!’ The answer was low, but distinct: ‘I swear.’ ‘Oh, this passes belief!’ ‘Fly! Why will you waste the precious time? Fly and save yourself.’ At that moment the officers burst into the room and a violent struggle began; but Hendon was soon overpowered and dragged away. The king was taken also, and both were bound and led to prison. |
