And then the poor young lady fainted once again . One of Dick 's men carried a flask of some strong cordial , and with this Dick succeeded in reviving consciousness . Then he took Joanna 's friend upon his saddlebow , and once more pushed toward the forest . `` Why do ye take me ? '' said the girl . `` Ye but delay your speed . '' `` Nay , Mistress Risingham , '' replied Dick . `` Shoreby is full of blood and drunkenness and riot . Here ye are safe ; content ye . '' `` I will not be beholden to any of your faction , '' she cried ; `` set me down . '' `` Madam , ye know not what ye say , '' returned Dick . `` Y ' are hurt '' -- `` I am not , '' she said . `` It was my horse was slain . '' `` It matters not one jot , '' replied Richard . `` Ye are here in the midst of open snow , and compassed about with enemies . Whether ye will or not , I carry you with me . Glad am I to have the occasion ; for thus shall I repay some portion of our debt . '' For a little while she was silent . Then , very suddenly , she asked : `` My uncle ? '' `` My Lord Risingham ? ''
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