“I will.”
“And also remember,” said Death-wing, “that every step you take, and every action you do, will be closely watched by some one or other of the Skeleton Crew.”
“I will not forget.”
“Then, on your bended knees, before all assembled, swear on this sword to fulfil my commands.”
“I will.”
Captain Jack fell upon his knees, and, then, in the midst of all assembled, swore to apprehend Ned Warbeck on the charge of murder, and to procure witnesses at any cost to support the charge.
In a few moments thereafter, Captain Jack was in the open air again, and free.
He knew not why or wherefore, but directly he got into the streets again, he ran from the house with great fleetness, like a hare which has escaped from a deadly snare.