If you decide to remain (as I think you do), remember, Miss Haredale, that I left you with a solemn caution, and acquitting myself of all the consequences to which you expose yourself.' 'Stay, sir!' cried Emma--one moment, I beg you.

Cannot we--and she drew Dolly closer to her--'cannot we go together ?' 'The task of conveying one female in safety through such scenes as we must encounter, to say nothing of attracting the attention of those who crowd the streets,' he answered, 'is enough.

I have said that she will be restored to her friends to-night.

If you accept the service I tender, Miss Haredale, she shall be instantly placed in safe conduct, and that promise redeemed.

Do you decide to remain?
People of all ranks and creeds are flying from the town, which is sacked from end to end.