"This hurts horribly.

I say, don't say anything to my father about my fighting alongside that young Darley.

I was obliged to, you see." "Of course you were, my lad! We must all make common cause against such an enemy.

No, I will not say anything unless you wish me to." "Thank ye.

Father mightn't like it, you see." "But you will tell him ?" "No, I think not--I don't know--well, there, not to-night.