"You shall see your captain to-morrow. And I will show you an amusing sight. You know it is Friday, hangman's day." Then turning to Hayward, he added:
"Now will I bend your proud heart. I will show you a pretty sight, presently, and to-morrow, at three o'clock, we will have a grand review in the fair ground! Come, follow me."
Hayward turned to speak with Nettleton, who had been standing beside him but a moment before, but he had disappeared.
"Why do you delay?" asked Branch.
"Because it pleases me to do so," replied Hayward.
"Bring a set of chains. Put them on his ankles!" The order was obeyed.
"Drag him along!"
"I will follow you, sir," replied Hayward.
He soon reached the main hall of the building, and, as Hayward followed his captor, the chains clanked heavily upon the floor, and echoed dimly throughout the building.
"You shall behold a friend now, and you will think better of my generosity!" said Branch, as he threw open a side-door. Hayward entered.