Gordon. That does not matter.
Hop. Hillary is in here with you, I understand. We have come to see you both.
Gordon. There are only a few of us in this part of the prison. We share the two rooms.
Winth. Our time is limited sir, we must see Mr. Hillary also.
Gordon. I'll find him, sir. (He goes to the door then turns) Could you not tell me, without him. He's been quite ill. He's only just asleep.
Winth. I'm sorry to hear this. How is he now?
Gordon (hesitates for a second). I think—He's very much better now.
Winth. But you will he enough. Now Cabell, first you must understand why we come here to-night. We came to try and save your life. You and Hillary have been captured in disguise, which means you both are spies, but we found no papers on you, and for that reason I could send you here. Now, Hopkins and I have thought and thought about your capture: but we cannot understand it, and that is why we come to you. You've played a part—a desperate game. You had some motive back of your surrender, but what we cannot guess. Now, man, I want to help you for your sake and for the sake of those back there. Go call out Hillary, and make a clean breast of it all. Tell me your game. Confess, and I will get you both your liberty.
[Gordon stands looking at him for a second, then very slowly: