George Winter.
It means seven years, you know that, don’t you?
Etchingham.
For you and that dirty convict there.
George Winter.
You think you can get off by turning on us, but you can’t. We’ve got you tight.
Etchingham.
You miserable fellow, d’you think I shall try to escape my penalty?
George Winter.
[With angry impatience.] It’s tomfoolery. We haven’t got time for highfalutin now. Those fellows can’t be kept waiting all night. Kate’s the only person who can save us, and you....