Beside," he whispered in Ralph's ear, "she would scream to a certainty if she saw any one else coming, then they might strike off and get round us.

No, no, we can't run any risks; there is too much depends on it.

Now just sit down there, young woman, by the wall.

We are not going to hurt you, but you have got to keep quiet.

Now put your feet together." Desmond took out his pocket handkerchief and folded it, and tied the girl's ankles firmly together.