Besides--all that we ask, is that Ferrier should ride it.

Let him only try the beast--and he will find it tame enough." "And if he won't?
--" "Ah, if he won't--" said Marsham, uncertainly, and paused.

In the growing darkness she could no longer see his face plainly.

But presently he resumed, more earnestly and simply.
"Don't misunderstand me! Ferrier is our chief--my chief, above all--and one does not even discuss whether one is loyal to him.

The party owes him an enormous debt.