"They're bringing you Black Alan to ride away upon.

But you'll come again as soon as Ian's here ?" "Yes, of course.

You may be assured that if he is free of that Stewart coil--or if he is in it only so deep that he may yet free himself--I shall say all that I can to keep him free or to urge him forth.

Not for much would I see Ian take ship in that attempt!" "No!...

I have been reading the Book of Daniel.