“Why do you wish to return to England? Remember Sir Keith’s advice.”
“I must go, Mildred. There is a warrant out for my arrest, and the more manly course is to go and face the music.”
“But they may imprison you,” she cried vehemently.
“I must risk that, dear one. You wouldn’t have me play the coward.”
“No. I can only wish you to do what you believe to be your duty, John.”
“I thought you would say that. Call the captain to me.”
Gaunt’s eyes followed his wife with simple adoration.
“Captain, we sail straight for Southampton at full speed.”
Edward Drake had drawn near, and he uttered a cry.
“I had been hoping that you would decide to do that,” he said joyfully.