WITH TIED WRISTS.
lfy turned. Yes, one of the men he had heard talking beside the hedge, that morning, was leaning from the bank, and had stopped the boat.
He looked lowering and threatening.
"You don't budge an inch," growled he, "till you've told me what you have been to Squire Watkins's for."
"To borrow this boat."
"Something else as well," said the man. "What did you hear me and my mate saying this morning, and what have you told about it?"
"What right have you to ask me?" replied Alfy sturdily.
"I'll soon show you the right," exclaimed the man gruffly, at the same time raising his hand. "Now, then, out with it!"
"Out with what?" said Alfy doggedly.