But there is something in your voice that makes me distrust you.

If you attempt to play the traitor, you will do so at the hazard of your life." "I have already hazarded my life in this attempt to save you," returned Jonathan boldly, and with apparent frankness; "this ought to be sufficient answer to your doubts.

Your pursuers are below.

What was to hinder me, if I had been so inclined, from directing them to your retreat ?" "Enough," replied Darrell.

"Lead on!" Followed by Darrell, Jonathan retraced his dangerous path.