Some other one may now find the place in your favour which once
I fondly thought I held.
'Oh Aster, if I have done wrong, most bitter has been my punishment.
I could not for _shame_ write to my beloved what my lot has been
since my painful parting. I may escape the toils set about me, or I
may perish in them. But oh, my Aster whatever issue fate allots to
me, believe this that my love for you shall be my only star to the
end.
'Roland.'
'Let nobody be aware that you bear this letter,' Roland whispered
when an opportunity offered.
The Lifter raised his finger to his lips.
It appears that Murfrey, whose eyes were ever on the alert, noticed
that Roland gave some injunctions to The Lifter, and he likewise
observed the latter lay his finger upon his lips. Turning to the
Captain, he muttered a few words in a voice that was inaudible, and
the chief turned and said:
'Treachery has been charged against you. I do not know whether the
charge is true or false. Murfrey says you are the bearer of some
secret correspondence for the duellist.
'I know not whether he speaks the truth or not. But I will make no
investigation, for if I did and found the charge made good, I should
shoot you where you stand.
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