17/34 I will shed no more blood." "And perish upon the gibbet," rejoined Jonathan contemptuously. "I can escape to France." "And do you think I'll allow you to depart," cried Jonathan in a menacing tone, "and compromise _my_ safety? We are linked together in this matter, and must go through with it. You cannot--shall not retreat." "Death and hell!" cried Sir Rowland, rising and drawing his sword; "do you think you can shackle my free will, villain ?" "In this particular instance I do, Sir Rowland," replied Jonathan, calmly, "because you are wholly in my power. But be patient, I am your fast friend. |