There was another motive that brought ye here the night.

My scouts hae told me that ye were with the crowd that camps on our land, and so I know ye are hand and glove with those who are at war with me.

It was as a spy ye came here to see what we meant to do.

If it were war times ye should meet death for such an act; as it is, the law has a claim on ye, and I'll do my best to see that it is satisfied.

Ye shall be kept close in the dungeon under this house until I have a chance to send ye to the headquarters of the mounted police.