I will speak to Father, and he shall help you." He held up his hand.
"He is hiding me," he whispered.

"It is through him I knew that they were after me.

I don't mind for myself, but she might get to know, and I have brought disgrace enough upon her.

Listen!" There were footsteps upon the stairs.

He clung to her in an agony of terror.
"They are coming!" he cried.