For, if they were beaten off once, they would come again when the house was undefended.

As for the things, should all be quiet tonight, they can be sent in tomorrow as arranged.

The things that are to go are all got together." "I do think that the best way," Walter said.

"Of course, I shall ride in with you, and hand you over to the friends you are going to, in the town, and shall then come back here again with a light heart.

But I own that I am nervous at the thought of you and Claire being here, should the rapparees attack the house." "But mind, Walter, there is to be no fighting.