`` Lead me to your captain , youth , '' said the conquered knight . `` It is fit this butchery should cease . '' `` Sir , '' replied Dick , `` so far as these brave fellows have a captain , the poor gentleman who here addresses you is he . '' `` Call off your dogs , then , and I will bid my villains hold , '' returned the other . There was something noble both in the voice and manner of his late opponent , and Dick instantly dismissed all fears of treachery . `` Lay down your arms , men ! '' cried the stranger knight . `` I have yielded me , upon promise of life . '' The tone of the stranger was one of absolute command , and almost instantly the din and confusion of the mellay ceased . `` Lawless , '' cried Dick , `` are ye safe ? '' `` Ay , '' cried Lawless , `` safe and hearty . '' `` Light me the lantern , '' said Dick . `` Is not Sir Daniel here ? '' inquired the knight . `` Sir Daniel ? '' echoed Dick . `` Now , by the rood , I pray not . It would go ill with me if he were . '' `` Ill with you , fair sir ? '' inquired the other .
`` Nay , then , if ye be not of Sir XXXXX 's party , I profess I comprehend no longer .
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