They think that others will shortly follow.

Master Clarke and Anthony Dalaber are in their hands, and will be straitly examined.

If they tell all that will be asked of them, many of us may be in prison ere long; if not, it may take time to hunt the victims down; but I trow they will be snared and taken at last." "Anthony will never betray his friends," spoke Freda beneath her breath, a wave of colour flooding her face.
Magdalen had turned away, and was pacing up and down in a secluded walk.

Arthur followed and came up with her, looking into her face, which was wet with tears.

He took her hand, and she did not repulse him.