ANGELA SPEAKS HER MIND FREELY TO NATHANIEL Nathaniel's indignation at his sister's conduct was beyond bounds when he learnt who the wounded man was.

He ordered the soldiers to take the man and themselves away.
The magistrate interposed and begged him to at least let O'Connell rest there until a doctor could patch him up.

It might be dangerous to take him back without medical treatment.

He assured Nathaniel that the moment they could move him he would be lodged in the county-jail.
Nathaniel went back to his study as the sorry procession passed on to the front door.
He sent immediately for his sister.
The reply came back that she would see him at dinner.
He commanded her to come to him at once.
In a few minutes Angela came into the room.

She was deathly pale.