14/26 You will find my endorsement on your papers and, in addition, an order that will grant you safe conduct wherever you may wish to go. If that is not enough, make your demands and I will consider them." "Why, that is all I can expect, your Excellency, under the circumstances," replied Mr.Merrick. "I suppose I ought to thank you for your present act of justice." "No; it is your due. Good evening, Mr.Merrick." He swung around on his heel and every officer of the group turned with him, like so many automatons, all facing the door. But Mr.Merrick touched the governor upon the arm. |