"But at least you can tell me what you wish me to do?"
"I want you to help me to take her from here, and carry her to Bodmin. After that, I care not."
"But there will be danger," I said. "I must know something more about the matter before I give you my word."
"Nay, I will tell you no more!" he cried angrily.
"And if I refuse?"
He gave no answer, but looked black. Whereupon I bethought me of the usual plan of those who are undecided.
"I must have time to think," I said; "this request of yours hath come upon me suddenly. Come to me to-morrow night at this time and I will give you my answer."
"And in the mean time you are a gentleman?" he queried.
"I am a prisoner."
"But you will not speak to the serving-men about what hath been spoken in confidence?"