He had, at least, followed Inspector MacGregor's injunction--he had followed his conscience.

Hodges had got what he deserved, and he had saved a man and a woman.
But in spite of his first argument, he knew that MacGregor had not foreseen a tragedy of this sort, and that, in the eyes of the law, he was guilty of actively assisting in the flight of two people who could not possibly escape the penalty of justice--if caught.

But they would not be caught.

He assured himself of that, smiling grimly in the darkness.

No one at Wekusko could explain what had happened.
He was positive that the guard had not recognized him, and that he would think one of Thorpe's friends had effected the rescue.