The Servants are safely lodged in the Barn; I shall endeavour to keep all quiet till the arrival of our Friends.
Were I assured of your finding them, the Strangers should be dispatched this instant; But as it is possible for you to miss the Banditti, I am fearful of being summoned to produce them by their Domestics in the Morning.' 'And suppose either of the Travellers should discover your design ?' 'Then we must poignard those in our power, and take our chance about mastering the rest.

However, to avoid running such a risque, hasten to the Cavern: The Banditti never leave it before eleven, and if you use diligence, you may reach it in time to stop them.' 'Tell Robert that I have taken his Horse: My own has broken his bridle, and escaped into the Wood.

What is the watch-word ?' 'The reward of Courage.' ''Tis sufficient.

I hasten to the Cavern.' 'And I to rejoin my Guests, lest my absence should create suspicion.
Farewell, and be diligent.' These worthy Associates now separated: The One bent his course towards the Stable, while the Other returned to the House.
You may judge, what must have been my feelings during this conversation, of which I lost not a single syllable.

I dared not trust myself to my reflections, nor did any means present itself to escape the dangers which threatened me.