"Come along, Mrs.
Sheppard.

I've a carriage within call shall convey you swiftly to town.
Come! come!" "Hear me, mother," cried Jack, "and I will explain to you _why_ the villain makes this strange and revolting proposal.

He well knows that but two lives--those of Thames Darrell and Sir Rowland Trenchard,--stand between you and the vast possessions of the family.

Those lives removed,--and Sir Rowland is completely in his power, the estates would be yours--HIS! if he were your husband.

Now do you see his motive ?" "I see nothing but your danger," replied his mother, tenderly.
"Granted it were as you say, Jack," said Wild;--"and I sha'n't take the trouble to contradict you--the estates would be _yours_ hereafter." "Liar!" cried Jack.