"Shall I use the ordinary formula," asked the traveller, "or shall I simply tell you from whom I really come?"
"Since you are here, you have probably satisfied all requirements. Tell me who sent you."
"General Roundhead."
"You have a letter from him?"
"Here it is." And the traveller put his hand to his pocket, but Morgan stopped him.
"Later," said he. "First we must try a traitor. Take the prisoner to the council-chamber," he added.
Just then they caught the gallop of a second troop of horsemen. Morgan listened attentively.
"Those are our brothers," said he; "open the door."
The door was opened.
"Draw back!" cried Morgan.