If you owe your confinement to me, you shall owe your liberation to me, also." "I'd rather lie here for ever, than be indebted to _you_ for my freedom," returned Thames.
"I've done nothing to offend you," persisted Jack.

"Nothing!" echoed the other, scornfully.

"You've perjured yourself." "That's my own concern," rejoined Sheppard.

"An oath weighs little with me, compared with your safety." "No more of this," interrupted Thames, "you make the matter worse by these excuses." "Quarrel with me as much as you please, Thames, but hear me," returned Sheppard.

"I took the course I pursued to serve you." "Tush!" cried Thames; "you accused me to skreen yourself." "On my soul, Thames, you wrong me!" replied Jack, passionately.