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Rh idea than that of remaining free from them. Your door chanced to be open, and, not even knowing who lived here, he darted inside."

"Yes," Master Dean wailed, "I grant you that is the truth of the matter; but the people will not believe it, because of my opposition to the search. It will be said that if I was as ardent for the Cause as my professions indicated, I would have welcomed the citizens with open arms, even insisting that a search be made however positive I might be that it could result in nothing."

Master Lamb understood that his friend had spoken only the truth, and found it exceedingly difficult to suggest any plan of action which might give them a chance of escape from the serious dilemma into which they had been plunged.

"We must do something to avert the danger, for I realize fully that you and I, friend Dean, are standing in slippery places, even though innocent of any wrong intent."

"There is but one course!" and the silversmith sprang to his feet as if having decided upon immediate action. "The spy must he delivered up to the authorities without delay. Where are my pistols, wife?"

Mistress Dean went into an adjoining room with all speed, for of a verity she was eager to be