23/24 Why, how I should like to take my old mother with us, and let her loose at that there captain. I wouldn't give much for his chance. Shall I tell her ?" "No!" cried Ralph. Everything must be done in secret, and the rascals up at Ergles taken by surprise." "You trust me, Master Ralph," said the man; "and when Master Captain Purlrose finds who's come, he will be surprised. |