His fear prompted him to speak, but again they went on in silence.

As Willy turned up towards home, the truth flashed upon him that these men were the cause of Ralph's absence.

He knew enough of what was going on in the world to realize the bare possibility that his brother's early Parliamentarian campaign might bring him into difficulties even yet.

It seemed certain that the lord of Wythburn Manor would be executed.

Only Ralph's obscurity could save him.
When Willy got back into the kitchen, the impression that Ralph was being pursued and dogged was written on his face.