He had seen much of men and women, and knew truth from counterfeit, and he was moved by the child's agony.
He stooped and whispered in her ear,-- "Get up quick, and I will pass you.

It is against the law, and I may go to prison for it.

Never mind; one must risk something in this world, or else be a cur.

My daughter has stayed behind in Marbais sweethearting; her name is on my passport, and her age and face will do for yours.

Get up and follow me close, and I will get you through.