“You are charged with uttering counterfeit coin.
“I am innocent.”
“If you are, that will come out on your trial.”
“Shall I have to be tried?” he asked, piteously.
“Of course. If you are innocent, no harm will come to you.”
Peg had been standing still, irresolute what to do. Determined upon a bold step, she made a movement to pass the officers.
“Stop!” said Jack. “I call upon you to arrest that woman. She is the Mrs. Hardwick against whom you have a warrant.”
“What is all this for?” demanded Peg, haughtily. “What right have you to interfere with me?”
“That will be made known to you in due time. You are suspected of being implicated with this man.”
“I suppose I must yield,” said Peg, sulkily. “But perhaps you, young sir,” turning to Jack, “may not be the gainer by it.”