"The little Major?" echoed Ripple sharply. "So 'tis! So 'tis!"
"All alone in the storm," said Charles in a low voice.
"It may have been highwaymen," said Ripple.
"So it may, so it may," Clare agreed.
"And it may have been Vernon," said Charles, "d—n him."
"Charles," said the Beau, "I owe you an apology. I have been obstinate. This should never have been allowed to happen."
Charles grasped his hand in the darkness.
After all, Mr. Ripple was not in his kingdom and they were all levelled by the presence of Death.
"We cannot leave the body here," said Tony.
"It must travel in the chaise," said Charles.