“Yes, he whom you kicked as you were led to prison. The people all say, that it must have been a ghost. The sentry declares that he never left the fort, nor came near him; so how he has got away is a riddle, which I perceive has frightened our commandant not a little.”
Krantz gave a long whistle as he looked at Philip.
“Are you to have charge of us, Pedro?”
“I hope so.”
“Well, tell the commandant that when he is ready to listen to me, I have something of importance to communicate.”
Pedro went out.
“Now, Philip, I can frighten this little man into allowing us to go free, if you will consent to say that you are not the husband of Amine.”
“That I cannot do, Krantz. I will not utter such a falsehood.”
“I was afraid so, and yet it appears to me that we may avail ourselves of duplicity to meet cruelty and injustice. Unless you do as I propose, I hardly know how I can manage it; however, I will try what I can do.”
“I will assist you in every way, except disclaiming my wife: that I never will do.”