There he was received by Mistress Holliday, who was vehement in her reproaches against Rupert, and even against Colonel Holliday, who had, as she said, encouraged him in brawling.
The colonel bent quietly before the storm; and leaving the wounded man in the care of his daughter-in-law and the attendants, made his way to the stables, to inquire what had become of Rupert.

There he found that a few minutes before, Rupert, accompanied by Hugh Parsons, had ridden off at full speed, having placed valises and a brace of pistols in the holsters on their saddles.

The colonel was glad to hear that Rupert had his humble friend with him, and doubted not that he had made for London.

With a somewhat lightened heart he went back to the house.
After galloping fast for the first two miles, Rupert drew rein, for he had now time to think, and was assured that even should Sir William at once send into Derby for a warrant for his apprehension, he would be across the borders of the county long before he could be overtaken.
"Have you any money with you, Hugh ?" he asked, suddenly; "for I have not a penny with me." "I have only two shillings, Master Rupert.

I got that yesterday in Derby for a nest of young owlets I found in the copse." Rupert reined up his horse in dismay.
"Two shillings between us, Hugh! And it is 126 miles to London.
What are we to do ?" Hugh thought a moment.