UNDER ARREST.
We left Leicester and Mr. Thaxton, assisted by Stumpy, carrying Job to the nearest magistrate.
When Leicester had, as well as he was able, removed his disguise, and Job saw that Leicester was alive and in the flesh, he had shown the greatest joy, and that notwithstanding the personal peril which Leicester's whim had placed him in.
After a time, when Job reflected upon all the consequences which would fall upon himself, he grew wonderfully quiet, and sat at the bottom of the cart sullen and moody.
"I suppose I'll be hanged," he said, "and I deserve it; but I'll tell the whole truth, Maester Leicester, every word of it."
"In that case," said Leicester, "I will do my best to shield you from punishment."
"I'll turn King's evidence," said Job, with a grin. "I won't turn on the boys; but I'll be even with the captain, curse him!"
Mr. Thaxton exchanged glances with Leicester, and drove on in silence.
As the morning broke they had left the ruined chapel a long way behind, and were nearing Tenby. At this point Mr. Thaxton pulled up, and desired Leicester to step out of the cart, as he wished to say a word to him.
Leicester alighted, nodding to Job, warningly.