"I shall at least see her once again!" "Yes, you shall see her again; you shall make glad her heart.

But, Tom, tell her nothing of all this that has befallen you, nor of the peril in which you stand.

Let her never know, come what will, that you may be driven to take to the forest, for fear of the unjust rigour of the law and the machinations of unscrupulous foes." "I would gladly be spared paining her by such a tale," said Tom quickly; "but how--" He paused, and Captain Jack took up the word.
"I know what you would say.

How if you have suddenly to fly again?
How if aught should come to her ears?
Now listen, Tom, and I will tell you what I will do.

I loved your father.