If it lie within my power this girl
shall be saved from her odious abductor. We can depend upon The
Lifter--you of course will not flinch.'
'So far from flinching,' the girl replied, 'I should be delighted to
lay down my life in helping you in the noble resolve which you have
formed.'
'Be it so, then. Can you use firearms?'
'I can; indeed since a child I have been expert with pistols. I know
what you can do; The Lifter is brave at the proper time, and you will
not find me useless. I think that we need not despair.'
'Still, it will be five against two.'
'Oh, to-morrow is Sunday, and the Rev. Mr. Jonas is to preach at the
Don. In fact he is holding a series of revivals there, and will not
be back before Tuesday next.' Then she bade our hero good-night.
The next moment The Lifter entered. He corroborated what Nancy had
told, and declared his willingness to join Roland.
He may try to shoot you to-morrow morneen when you refuse; but
remember you will have a friend standeen by your side who can shoot
too.'
Thank you, and God bless you, my _friend_,' Roland said, giving
his hand to the robber.
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