Vincent should have you arrested and tried." "I don't think he will gratify your kind wishes, Mark." "Just wait and see what my father has to say to you." "I have only done what I had a perfect right to do; but I can't stop to dispute with you.

I must finish my ride.

Hey, Ajax!" As he spoke the horse dashed into a gallop, and Mark was left looking after him in a disturbed frame of mind.
"I'll tell my father as soon as he gets home," he decided; and he kept his word.
In consequence, Frank, by that time returned, was summoned into Mr.
Manning's presence.
"What is this I hear ?" he began.

"Did you ride Ajax this evening ?" "Yes, sir." "Where did you find him ?" "In Col.

Vincent's stable." "This is a high-handed proceeding, Frank Courtney.