I suppose you know the houses of most of the principal persons who live outside the walls ?" "Assuredly I do, my lord.

There is the President of the Parliament, and three or four of the principal councillors, and the Judge of the High Court, and many others, all living within a short mile of this spot." "Well, I require you to guide us to their houses.

There will be no occasion for you to show yourself, nor will anyone know that you have had aught to do with the matter.

If you attempt to escape, or to give the alarm, you will without scruple be shot.

If, on the other hand, we are satisfied with your work, you will have a couple of crowns for your trouble." The man, seeing that he had no choice, put a good face on it.
"I am ready to do as your lordship commands," he said.