I have nothing to apprehend from you now," replied Lanyere; "but you have much to fear from me." So saying, and placing the parchment within his doublet, he hastily quitted the chamber.
"Perdition! have I been outwitted ?" cried Sir Giles.

"But he shall not escape me." And rushing after him, he called from the head of the great staircase--"What, ho! Captain Bludder!--and ye, Tom Wootton and Cutting Dick--let not Lanyere go forth.

Stay him and take from him the deed which he hath placed in his doublet.

Cut him down, or stab him if he resists." But, though efforts were made to obey Sir Giles's commands, the promoter effected his retreat..