Suddenly , with a cry , the leper sprang into the open close by , and ran straight upon the lads . They , shrieking aloud , separated and began to run different ways . But their horrible enemy fastened upon Matcham , ran him swiftly down , and had him almost instantly a prisoner . The lad gave one scream that echoed high and far over the forest , he had one spasm of struggling , and then all his limbs relaxed , and he fell limp into his captor 's arms . Dick heard the cry and turned . He saw Matcham fall ; and on the instant his spirit and his strength revived ; With a cry of pity and anger , he unslung and bent his arblast . But ere he had time to shoot , the leper held up his hand . `` Hold your shot , Dickon ! '' cried a familiar voice . `` Hold your shot , mad wag ! Know ye not a friend ? '' And then laying down Matcham on the turf , he undid the hood from off his face , and disclosed the features of Sir Daniel Brackley . `` Sir Daniel ! '' cried Dick . `` Ay , by the mass , Sir Daniel ! '' returned the knight . `` Would ye shoot upon your guardian , rogue ? But here is this '' -- And there he broke off , and pointing to Matcham , asked : `` How call ye him , Dick ? '' `` Nay , '' said Dick , `` I call him Master Matcham . Know ye him not ?
He XXXXX ye knew him ! ''
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