"It was," said Fergus. "I couldna let ye escape me."
They had now paused, and in spite of himself Nort was facing Fergus.
"We must ha' it oot between us, Nort," said Fergus.
"What do you mean? I don't understand."
"Yes, ye do."
Nort looked up at him suddenly.
"Anthy?"
"You've said it; ye ain't fit fer her, an' ye know it."
Nort turned deadly pale.
"Fergus," he said, "do you—have you——"