But I shall take measures at once to convince George that you are what you are.

I'll set you right with him." "I'll return and explain for myself," insisted Frances.
"He will refuse to hear you.

If you wish, I'll leave you at the barge and go back to explain to him." Frances consenting, they went back to the barge, and Nelly, returning to the tavern, sought Betty.

Hamilton was not to be seen, and in reply to Nelly's inquiries, Betty told her that he had fainted at the pump and had been taken upstairs to a room.
"His wounds are deeper than he supposed," said Betty, "and the loss of blood has been very great.

We have sent for a surgeon." "I'll go to see him," said Nelly.
"No," returned Betty, shaking her head emphatically.