By the mass , lad , I thought ye were sped ! Where hid ye ? '' `` It matters not , '' returned Matcham . `` Since we be met , it matters not . But , Dick , are your eyes open ? Have they told you of to-morrow 's doings ? '' `` Not they , '' replied Dick . `` What make they to-morrow ? '' `` To-morrow , or to-night , I know not , '' said the other , `` but one time or other , Dick , they do intend upon your life . I had the proof of it ; I have heard them whisper ; nay , they as good as told me . '' `` Ay , '' returned Dick , `` is it so ? I had thought as much . '' And he told him the day 's occurrences at length . When it was done , Matcham arose and began , in turn , to examine the apartment . `` No , '' he said , `` there is no entrance visible . Yet 't is a pure certainty there is one . Dick , I will stay by you . An y ' are to die , I will die with you . And I can help -- look ! I have stolen a dagger -- I will do my best !
And meanwhile , an ye XXXXX of any issue , any sally-port we could get opened , or any window that we might descend by , I will most joyfully face any jeopardy to flee with you . ''
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