"Then warn him while there is yet time that he does not come, for there is danger."
"From whom?" asked Miriam with a white face.
"From him who lives in yonder Manor—he threatens to arrest Jabez."
Miriam drew closer to him, and laid her hand upon his arm. It was in a frightened whisper she spoke.
"For what—for that?"
"Yes, indeed; for that. He knows all, and will surely use his knowledge."
"He dare not do that," and Miriam twisted her hands together as if in pain. "He will not—not while I obey him."
"Put not your hope in such false reasoning, child. He is a man relentless and of devilish persistency."
"But why should he seek to harm Jabez?"
"I know not. He gives no reason. But he threatens. Be warned, and if you would save your Jabez, act while there is time. Farewell."