They will be praying over his poor clay even now . '' `` The device is somewhat simple , '' replied the girl , `` yet it may hold . '' `` Nay , '' said young Shelton , `` it is no device , but mere boldness , which serveth often better in great straits . '' `` Ye say true , '' she said . `` Well , go , a-Mary 's name , and may Heaven speed you ! Ye leave here a poor maid that loves you entirely , and another that is most heartily your friend . Be wary , for their sakes , and make not shipwreck of your safety . '' `` Ay , '' added Joanna , `` go , Dick . Ye run no more peril , whether ye go or stay . Go ; ye take my heart with you ; the saints defend you ! '' Dick passed the first sentry with so assured a countenance that the fellow merely figeted and stared ; but at the second landing the man carried his spear across and bade him name his business . '' Pax vobiscum , '' answered Dick . `` I go to pray over the body of this poor Rutter . '' `` Like enough , '' returned the sentry ; `` but to go alone is not permitted you . '' He leaned over the oaken balusters and whistled shrill . `` One cometh ! '' he cried ; and then motioned Dick to pass . At the foot of the stair he found the guard afoot and awaiting his arrival ; and when he had once more repeated his story , the commander of the post ordered four men out to accompany him to the church . `` Let him not slip , my lads , '' he said . `` Bring him to Sir Oliver , on your lives ! ''
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