6/14 But, look here, my good woman; do you want to sail right or wrong now ?" "Oh, right, sir, please." "Then tell me honestly where there are any more goods stored ?" "Everything left, sir, was put in the old quarry." "Nothing up at that house on the hill ?" "No, sir, I think not. It's all over now, and my husband has gone, so I may as well speak out." "Of course. It will be best for you--and for your son." "They only stored cargoes up at Sir Risdon's because it was handy, sir, and then took them on afterwards to the big store in the old quarry that was burned last night. But pray tell me, sir, was any one hurt ?" "No, but we have no thanks to give your people. Now, Mr Raystoke." He marched out, and Archy was following, but Mrs Shackle arrested him. |