But it is very risky for you, John.

You might get shot, if a sentry were to see you." "I do not think that there is much fear of that," John said.

"Just floating along as I do, without swimming at all, there is only just my face above water, and it would be hardly possible for a sentry to see me; but if I were shot, I could not die in a better cause." "I think, John, if you don't mind, I should like to tell my father.

I am quite sure he would not object, and, in case you should happen to get caught, you could refer at once to him to prove that you were not a spy.
They make very short work of spies.

But if you were to demand to be brought to Captain Davenant, and say you were acting in accordance with his knowledge, no doubt they would bring you." "Do as you think best, Walter, but don't tell him, unless you feel almost sure that he will not object." "There is no fear of that," Walter said.