The unfortunate captive regarded them with terrified glances, and trembled in every limb.
"Thomas Tresham," commenced Catesby, in a stern voice, "you are a sworn brother in our plot.

Before I proceed further, I will ask you what should be his punishment who violates his oath, and betrays his confederates?
We await your answer ?" But Tresham remained obstinately silent.
"I will tell you, since you refuse to speak," continued Catesby.

"It is death--death by the hands of his associates." "It may be," replied Tresham; "but I have neither broken my oath, nor betrayed you." "Your letter to Lord Mounteagle is in my possession," replied Catesby.
"Behold it!" "Perdition!" exclaimed Tresham.

"But you will not slay me?
I have betrayed nothing.

I have revealed nothing.