13/16 "If torture is inflicted at all, it will be upon the mind, not the body." "Then it will be no torture," observed Garnet. "State your plan, my son." "It is this," returned Catesby. "He shall write a letter to Lord Mounteagle, stating that he has important revelations to make to him, and entreating him to come hither unattended." "Here!" exclaimed Fawkes. We will conceal ourselves in such manner that we may overhear what passes between them, and if any attempt is made by the villain to betray our presence, he shall be immediately shot. By this means we cannot fail to elicit the truth." "I approve your plan, my son," replied Garnet; "but who will convey the letter to Lord Mounteagle ?" "I will," replied Fawkes. |