"Ten pounds fine for the harboring of such," muttered Tim, as he took to his heels and closed the door behind him.
Others became alarmed.
"Ten pounds! 'tis more than I possess in the whole world!"
"Ten pounds! Mother Mary!"
Annys rose indignantly. "Cowards!" he hissed. "Is this your boasted fellowship? Is this the way ye succor your brother?"
But, before he had done, Richard Meryl had quickly risen, lifted the fallen man, and guided him through the door. He knew a hiding-place where all such refugees were welcomed for the sake of one who had died in the same desperate attempt to win a decent living.