"Would he had to go through it again! If I catch him, he shall--and I am sure to lay hands upon him soon.

But to our present prisoner.

You will treat him in all respects as his father was treated, Master Joachim--but no one must come nigh him." "No one shall approach him save with an order from the Council, Sir Giles," replied the other.
"Not even then," said the extortioner decisively.

"My orders alone must be attended to!" "Hum!" ejaculated the deputy-warden, somewhat perplexed.

"Well, I will follow out your instructions as strictly as I can, Sir Giles.