I had almost begun to forget that I was a threatened man; but I shall be on guard for the future." "I wish I had followed the fellow," Ralph said.

"I would not have slain him could I have helped it, but would have left it for the hangman to extort from him the name of his employer; but, in truth, he struck so hard, and you fell so straight before the blow, that I feared the mail had given way, and that you were sorely wounded if not killed.

You have oft told me that I was over-careful of you, but you see that I was not careful enough, however, you may be assured that if another attempt be made those who attempt it shall not get off scot free.

Do you think of laying a complaint before the provost against him you suspect ?" "It would be useless, Ralph.

We may have suspicion of the man from whom the blow came, but have no manner of proof.