They are a valuable capture, and altogether, as far as we are concerned, we have made a good night's work of it." "But I do not understand now," Mrs.Conyers said, "how it was that you came across just in time.

How did you know that we were in such trouble?
Because I am sure you would not have come across to attack the soldiers in our house, without some special reason ?" "No, indeed, madam, I certainly should not have made your house a battlefield.

The fact is, our fortunate arrival is due entirely to my son.

He made all the arrangements, without my knowing anything about it.
He sent over his boy to one of your lads in the stable, and arranged that, if there should be any trouble in the house in the absence of Mr.
Conyers, he should run down and signal across the river.

Your daughter's maid was to let the boy know what was going on within.