"Perhaps it will also show that we can't protect our prisoners when we have got them or see that the law takes its course—eh?"
"That also may have influenced them."
"Do you know who's at the bottom of it? Or the ringleaders?"
"No. But men with the country's good at heart who are yet afraid to be seen giving information to you or even to mention any names to me, have tipped me off."
"And you—?"
The big parson smiled.
"Well, you've had enough trouble, Major, without this thing being added; and there's never been a lynching in Canada—"
"It's good of you, Northcote. It happens I already know of this plot. Despite what's said of us, we're not quite asleep."
"Good. Well, I won't waste your time any further."
"Just a minute," said Hector. "You may be interested in the present situation."