"I have heard nothing," was the reply, "nothing at all. I wish I could get him; he and that old hermit have been the brains of the whole matter. Still, do not be anxious, Trevanion; I will find him. He hath no friends in these parts, and therefore can have no hiding-place. The coast is being watched everywhere too."
"You do not know Otho Killigrew," I cried bitterly; "and it is no use telling me not to be anxious. As well tell a boat to sail steadily on a stormy sea."
"It is no use fretting. All that can be done shall be done. It should be easy to find him too, for we are all faithful to the king for many a mile around, and I have given strict orders."
At this my pulses started a-dancing again, for I remembered something of importance.
"How long hath it been dark?" I asked.
"But an hour or so."
"My lord, I must get to saddle again," I cried; "and I think, if you will accompany me, you will be able to arrest Otho Killigrew."
"Good!" he cried, "but where, Trevanion?"
"But Master Trevanion must not rise," cried the doctor. "I must take an ounce of blood from him, after which he must lie still for three days."
"I shall need all my blood," I cried eagerly, and in spite of all the doctor's persuasions I was soon on my feet again and ready for action.