I have heard our father rave of it.

I have heard a word here, a whisper there, but never a full account of the matter.

But that there is some great treasure lost or made away with all men who know aught of the Trevlyns know well.

And if, as all affirm, this same treasure is but buried in some hiding place, the clue to which none possesses, why should not I find it?
Why should not I be the man at last to track and to discover it ?" Why not indeed?
Petronella, full of ardent youthful imaginings, fired instantly with the thought.

Why should not her brother do this thing?
Why not indeed?
She looked at him with eyes that shone in the gloom like stars.
"Yes, Cuthbert, be it thine to do what none else has been able.