"To be put aboard the Antelope," pursued Hugh——
The head went higher: "Well, sir?"
"To outrun this boat."
"And—if—I—have, sir?"
"Why, yes," murmured the squire's brother-in-law and sister, to the Gilmores, "suppose he has?"
"So have I," said Hugh to Julian. He glanced up to the Yazoo couple and then to the bishop self-isolated near the sick-room door. Ramsey and the couple laughed. Hugh turned her way again: "If Miss Hayle——"
"She wouldn't," said Ramsey, laughing more.
"Well, sir!" drawled the waiting Julian, to Hugh.
Hugh waved a hand toward the bishop: "That gentleman has risked his life for your sick brother."
"Yes," said Ramsey. The bishop scowled up the river. Julian scowled at Hugh.