"It is enough, ungrateful, obstinate lad," said Father Barnaby rising. "I leave you to your fate. I shall pray for you that you may open your eyes before it is forever too late."
"It is enough, ungrateful, obstinate lad," said Father Barnaby.
"I leave you to your fate."
"I shall also pray for you," returned Jack; "and so I bid you good-night."
[CHAPTER XXIII.]
A FRIEND IN NEED.
Early the next morning Jack was aroused by the entrance of the jailer and his men.
"You are to go before the priest," said the jailer shortly.
"I am ready to do so," returned Jack calmly, rising from his bed. "I should be glad of water to drink and to wash in, Master Davis, if it be your pleasure."
The jailer looked at Brother Joseph, who answered sharply, "What need of such fopperies? The reverend fathers cannot be kept waiting."