And had I not been fool and traitor both , and saved you in your enemy 's house , ye should have died the death , and he -- he that was worth twelve of you -- were living . '' `` I did but my man 's best , even as your kinsman did upon the other party , '' answered Dick . `` Were he still living -- as I vow to Heaven I wish it ! -- he would praise , not blame me . '' `` Sir Daniel hath told me , '' she replied . `` He marked you at the barricade . Upon you , he saith , their party foundered ; it was you that won the battle . Well , then , it was you that killed my good Lord Risingham , as sure as though ye had strangled him . And ye would have me eat with you -- and your hands not washed from killing ? But Sir Daniel hath sworn your downfall . He 't is that will avenge me ! '' The unfortunate Dick was plunged in gloom . Old Arblaster returned upon his mind , and he groaned aloud . `` Do ye hold me so guilty ? '' he said ; `` you that defended me -- you that are Joanna 's friend ? '' `` What made ye in the battle ? '' she retorted . `` Y ' are of no party ; y ' are but a lad -- but legs and body , without government of wit or counsel ! Wherefore did ye fight ? For the love of hurt , pardy ! ''
`` Nay , '' cried XXXXX , `` I know not .
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