17/22 Pray Heaven they get not on his track. They say if he fall into their hands he will perish at the stake." Dalaber shuddered, but answered quietly: "I think he will escape. Had they overtaken him we should have heard. But what else hath Cole told thee that thou shouldst fear and shed tears, thou who art so bold, and filled with spirit and constancy ?" "He spoke of Master Clarke," answered Freda, lowering her voice. "But he has never had aught to do with the sale or distribution of forbidden books. |