And then the short young lady fell on her knees by Joanna 's side . `` And I , my good lord and natural uncle , '' she added , `` I can bear testimony , on my conscience and before the face of all , that what this maiden saith is true . It was I , unworthy , that did lead the young man in . '' Earl Risingham had heard in silence , and when the voices ceased , he still stood silent for a space . Then he gave Joanna his hand to arise , though it was to be observed that he did not offer the like courtesy to her who had called herself his niece . `` Sir Daniel , '' he said , `` here is a right intricate affair , the which , with your good leave , it shall be mine to examine and adjust . Content ye , then ; your business is in careful hands ; justice shall be done you ; and in the meanwhile , get ye incontinently home , and have your hurts attended . The air is shrewd , and I would not ye took cold upon these scratches . '' He made a sign with his hand ; it was passed down the nave by obsequious servants , who waited there upon his smallest gesture . Instantly , without the church , a tucket sounded shrill , and through the open portal archers and men-at-arms , uniformly arrayed in the colours and wearing the badge of Lord Risingham , began to file into the church , took Dick and Lawless from those who still detained them , and , closing their files about the prisoners , marched forth again and disappeared . As they were passing , Joanna held both her hands to Dick and cried him her farewell ; and the bridesmaid , nothing downcast by her uncle 's evident displeasure , blew him a kiss , with a `` Keep your heart up , lion-driver ! '' that for the first time since the accident called up a smile to the faces of the crowd . CHAPTER V -- EARL RISINGHAM Earl Risingham , although by far the most important person then in Shoreby , was poorly lodged in the house of a private gentleman upon the extreme outskirts of the town . Nothing but the armed men at the doors , and the mounted messengers that kept arriving and departing , announced the temporary residence of a great lord . Thus it was that , from lack of space , Dick and Lawless were clapped into the same apartment . `` Well spoken , Master Richard , '' said the outlaw ; `` it was excellently well spoken , and , for my part , I thank you cordially . Here we are in good hands ; we shall be justly tried , and , some time this evening , decently hanged on the same tree . '' `` Indeed , my poor friend , I do believe it , '' answered Dick . `` Yet have we a string to our bow , '' returned Lawless . `` Ellis Duckworth is a man out of ten thousand ; he holdeth you right near his heart , both for your own and for your father 's sake ; and knowing you guiltless of this fact , he will stir earth and heaven to bear you clear . ''
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