“IN A SECOND SHE WAS IN THE GRIP OF HALF A DOZEN MEN.”
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“I know that; but I am not a brigand. And now I think you had better try and rest. If we are to reach the railway to-morrow, it will be a long day’s ride, and you must get some sleep. You can sleep in perfect safety, the dog will stay with you.”
“You are a strange man, Burgwan. What are you?”
“Does it matter so long as I can bring you out of this plight? Do what I ask, please. Rest and get sleep and strength.”
“Do you presume to give me your orders?”
“Yes, when they are for your good. Have you eaten anything?”
“It is for me to give orders, not to obey them.”
“Have you eaten what I brought you?”
“Yes.”