I'll be king's evidence.' 'So that all shall hang except yourself?
You damned villain!' I broke out.

'Understand at once that I am no spy or thief-taker.

I am a kinsman of Monsieur de St.Yves--here in his interest.

Upon my word, you have put your foot in it prettily, Mr.Burchell Fenn! Come, stand up; don't grovel there.

Stand up, you lump of iniquity!' He scrambled to his feet.