"Having taken leave of Viviana," he added, with much emotion, "I do not desire to meet her again." "It is well, sir," rejoined Catesby: "yet, stay!--you mean us no treachery ?" "If you suspect me, I will remain," replied Humphrey Chetham.
"On no account," interposed Guy Fawkes.

"I will answer for him with my life." "Perhaps, when I tell you I have procured the liberation of Father Oldcorne," returned Chetham, "and have placed him in security in Ordsall cave, you will admit that you have done me wrong." "I have been greatly mistaken in you, sir, I must own," observed Catesby, advancing towards him, and extending his hand.

But Humphrey Chetham folded his arms upon his breast, and bowing coldly, withdrew.

He was followed by Martin Heydocke, and presently afterwards the tramp of his horse's feet was heard crossing the drawbridge..