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140 for what you have done to their friends and confederates. No, Mr. Tregenna, if you go, go with your men, or with the general, but go not alone."

"I thank you for your warning. But 'tis alone I must go. Surely you do not credit your friend Mistress Ann with any intention of luring me into a danger she must know of."

But to his surprise, Joan's face clearly betrayed that she did believe Ann Price capable of such a proceeding. At least, this was what he read in her perturbed expression.

"Ann is a strange creature," said she dubiously. "She is a most loyal friend, but"

The pause which ensued was expressive.

"But a dangerous enemy. Is that what you would say?"

"Maybe," said Joan, curtly.

"Well, I must risk what she can do"

"Even though you know not how much that may be?"

"Even then."

There was another pause.

"When do you purpose going?" asked Joan, suddenly.