"To escape from this place, go to Blackville, give myself up to the judge, and demand to be cleared from this foul charge by a public trial."
"But are you sure that such a trial would result in your complete vindication, and restoration to your home and happiness?"
"As sure as innocence can be of acquittal!"
The boy suddenly got up and knelt at her feet.
"Lady, what would you have me to do? Command me, for life or for death."
"Thanks, dear young friend, you are a true knight."
"But what would you have me to do?"
"Help me to escape from this place, escort me to Blackville, and attend me to the judge's house."
"I will do so! When shall we start?"
"Let me see—how far is Blackville from this place?"