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for murder, at Inverness, some years ago, and who thereupon became distracted. She was, when I left that country, kept in close custody. But she has, no doubt, escaped from her keepers, who may not be very anxious to reclaim her.

We must secure her, then, and send her back to the north.

Lay hands on me who dare! I defy you: my master is stronger than you all, since you sent him to his kingdom of darkness. Ye cannot stop the breath of a spirit, though you had a score of executioners at your beck. Lay hands upon me who dare!

Nobody will do you any violence, Dame; but you will quietly retire with these two friends of yours (motioning significantly to two Soldiers, who advance and take charge of her). Nay; make no resistance: look steadfastly in my face, and you will plainly perceive that you must go. Now, Mr. Sheriff, release your prisoners, since the laws against witchcraft are abrogated.