Is it only he for whom they are looking ?" "I have heard naught of others; but who knows where the thing may stop?
Thou hadst better have a care to thyself, friend Anthony.

It may be that peril will next menace thee." Alone, Dalaber had felt qualms of fear and dread, but the very sight of a comrade's face restored him to confidence and courage.
"That may well be," he answered; "and if peril come, I trust I may have courage to endure all that may be put upon me.

I have done naught of which my conscience accuses me.

I can be strong in mine own integrity of heart." "Yes; but why court danger ?" persisted Fitzjames, who had a cordial liking for Dalaber.

"Methinks you would be safer in some lodging without the walls, that in case of sudden peril you might the more readily fly.