“We shall keep you very close and very fast, my boy.”
“No, Sir Henry, you will not,” cried Hilary cheerily, “for before many hours are over I mean to be free.”
“It is a game of chess, then,” said Sir Henry laughing.
“Yes, Sir Henry, and you have moved out your pawns and played your queen;” and he pointed below.
“I have,” said Sir Henry smiling. “Now what do you mean to do?”
“Well, Sir Henry, seeing how I am shut up, suppose we say that I am castled.”
“Very good,” laughed Sir Henry going to the door and passing out.
“Very good or very bad,” muttered Hilary, “I mean to be out before many days are passed; and when once I am free the smugglers may look out for squalls.”