"We know all," said Mr. George Waters.
"What! do you know they have been cried out upon?" asked Charles.
"We do."
"Do you know they are in prison?"
"We have heard it all," said Mr. Waters, calmly.
"How could you have heard it?" asked Charles.
"We have faithful friends, who inform us of everything."
"Were you going to take action for their rescue?" asked Charles.
"We were concerting plans when you came; but you must have food."
Charles Stevens gazed on the calm face of the man before him, and could but wonder at his coolness.