Chapter 18 THE HORSEMEN ARRIVE.

"'Faith, I will live so long as I may, that's the certain of it!"-Henry V.

There was a rapid, heavy tread in the passage without. Marryott hastily rose from his kneeling posture, turned, and took a step toward the door. Kit Bottle entered.

"All's ready for going, sir," said the captain.

"We shall not go," said Marryott, quietly, with as mu