"Yes, or no ?" "I will make no terms with you," rejoined Wild, sternly.

"You have defied me, and shall feel my power.

You have been useful to me, or I would not have spared you thus long.

I swore to hang you two years ago, but I deferred my purpose." "Deferred!" echoed Sheppard.
"Hear me out," said Jonathan.

"You came hither under my protection, and you shall depart freely,--nay, more, you shall have an hour's grace.
After that time, I shall place my setters on your heels." "You cannot prevent my departure," replied Jack, dauntlessly, "and therefore your offer is no favour.