Indeed, I hardly knew what I said, for I was hard pressed with the thoughts of what had been.

I do believe that you three have not a thought of yourselves in this matter." She set her hand on my arm pleadingly, and I raised it and kissed it in answer, having no word at all to say.

After all, I do not know that any was needed.
"Then I am forgiven ?" she said more brightly.

"Now, tell me what may be done if I keep the treasure.

I must needs hear good reasons." Good reasons enough there were, and they needed no long setting into words.