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I came to fetch you. She does not want others to see herpreference and concern for us, Hal consoled himself, but when the timecomes for her to give her evidence she will surely speak out for us. Sukeena kept her eyes lowered, and her expression did not change. Hal brooded on the oldprophecy.

When the file of convicts had left the hall and the doors had closedbehind them, a hush fell and every eye rested on the lonely figure onthe bench. I give thanks to God! Soon I will be awayfrom this forsaken place and safe at Good Hope. Do you believe that? Sir Francis turned to watch his face as hereplied, and Hal hesitated. We will have to make our stand here, he decided.