'And we of the live lion,' said Kate.
He went hesitatingly to the door, then came back, tied the dog's hind feet together, and slung the body over his back on his gun. Then he went back to the door.
Kate said something to Honor, gave Larry a nod, and went away to bed.
Honor accompanied him to the door, to fasten it after him.
'I wish Rover had not come for a couple of hours,' he said, as he held out his hand.
'You have won your guinea, and must be content,' she answered with a smile.
'Do you suppose I care for the guinea, except that I may share it with you?' he asked. 'I'll tell you what we will do with it, break it in half, and each keep a half.'
'Then it will be of no good to either,' answered Honor. 'You told me yourself that the money was a consideration to you, as you were empty-pocketed.'
'I forgot all about the guinea after the first night in the pleasure of being with you. I would give the guinea to be allowed to come here again to-morrow night. Confound old Rover for being in such a hurry for his dose of lead.'
'What is that about lead?' called Kate from the steps of the stairs. 'I think, Larry, the lead has got into your brains, and into your feet.'