CHAPTER XV

I SAIL WITH MY BAND ‟I WILL not let you go alone.” “But I could manage quite well. It will be moonlight, and such a still night. There would be no real difficulty.” “I will not let you go.” “But it will be days before you are fit to move. You know you cannot risk the delay: it is your brother’s only chance. You can’t see it wasted.” “I can—if the price is too great to pay. I will not buy his safety at the risk of a young girl. I will not let you go.” “Then let me tell your son.” The white face on the pillow worked …