17/34 "They may take the whole army out to look for him, so far as I am concerned. But, I'll tell you this--I consider it my duty as a man to devote what strength I have to the service of a _woman_ in trouble. That ends it! Come, Baron; we will go to the Tower." The amazed young woman looked at him with wide, comprehending eyes. Her lip trembled under the rebuke. Count Halfont intervened, hastily proposing that a second party be sent out at once with instructions to raze the Witch's hut if necessary. |