He could thus shoot in safety from the cover of the wall . But it was plain the light was too near him , and , running some way forward , he set down the lamp in the middle of the passage , and then returned to watch . Presently , at the far end of the passage , Bennet hove in sight . He seemed to be alone , and he carried in his hand a burning torch , which made him the better mark . `` Stand , Bennet ! '' cried Dick . `` Another step , and y ' are dead . '' `` So here ye are , '' returned Hatch , peering forward into the darkness . `` I see you not . Aha ! y ' ` ave done wisely , Dick ; y ' ` ave put your lamp before you . By my sooth , but , though it was done to shoot my own knave body , I do rejoice to see ye profit of my lessons ! And now , what make ye ? what seek ye here ? Why would ye shoot upon an old , kind friend ? And have ye the young gentlewoman there ? '' `` Nay , Bennet , it is I should question and you answer , '' replied Dick . `` Why am I in this jeopardy of my life ? Why do men come privily to slay me in my bed ? Why am I now fleeing in mine own guardian 's strong house , and from the friends that I have lived among and never injured ? ''
`` Master Dick , Master XXXXX , '' said Bennet , `` what told I you ?
Aha Bennet Dick Hatch Nay gentlewoman jeopardy knave lessons sooth