Had he been, prompt steps would have been taken, and I should by this time be lying a prisoner in the Tower.

Even now I may be arrested at any moment.

Have you aught for which you wish to return to your inn ?" "No," Archie replied.

"I have but a change of clothing there, which is of no importance, and we had best lose not a moment's time.

But there is the reckoning to discharge." "I will give orders," the earl said, "that it shall be discharged in the morning.