"There is more money to be had, but I have only one child.

They shall not harm a hair of your head, my pretty one!" Patsy wanted to yell "bravo!" but wisely refrained.

Her eyes were full of tears, though, and her resolution at ebb tide.
Fortunately the men had made haste.

They returned with surprising promptness, pushing the amazed prisoners before them.
Uncle John, as he emerged from the tunnel, looked around upon the tragic scene and gasped: "Well, I declare!" Count Ferralti was more composed, if equally surprised.

He lifted his hat politely to Beth and Patsy, and smiled with great satisfaction.
"You are free," said Il Duca, harshly.