Turn a deaf ear to the cry of the pursued.

Swim with the current, and strive not to stem it.

And now go! I have said my say.

Thou hast fortune within thy grasp an thou hast wits to find it and hold it." There was no disobeying the imperious gesture of the old woman.
Cuthbert would fain have lingered to ask more questions, but he dared not do so.

With a few brief words of thanks and farewell, he took Cherry's hand and turned away.