It is sure . '' `` An I do not , '' returned the lad , `` I will know the reason why . He came not hither of his full free will ; such as I am , I am his best protector , and I will see him justly used . There be too many mysteries ; I do begin to weary of the game ! '' But as Dick was speaking , a heavy hand fell on his shoulder . It was Bennet Hatch that had come unperceived behind him . With a jerk of his thumb , the retainer dismissed his wife . `` Friend Dick , '' he said , as soon as they were alone , `` are ye a moon-struck natural ? An ye leave not certain things in peace , ye were better in the salt sea than here in Tunstall Moat House . Y ' have questioned me ; y ' have baited Carter ; y ' have frighted the Jack-priest with hints . Bear ye more wisely , fool ; and even now , when Sir Daniel calleth you , show me a smooth face for the love of wisdom . Y ' are to be sharply questioned . Look to your answers . '' `` Hatch , '' returned Dick , `` in all this I smell a guilty conscience . '' `` An ye go not the wiser , ye will soon smell blood , '' replied Bennet . `` I do but warn you . And here cometh one to call you . '' And indeed , at that very moment , a messenger came across the court to summon Dick into the presence of Sir Daniel . CHAPTER II -- THE TWO OATHS Sir Daniel was in the hall ; there he paced angrily before the fire , awaiting Dick 's arrival . None was by except Sir Oliver , and he sat discreetly backward , thumbing and muttering over his breviary .
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