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At the foot of the first flight of stairs Sir Francis Courtney wasdragged out of the file by his gaolers and thrust into a small celljust large enough to hold one man. It wasdeserted and he realized that his father and every other man would havebeen decoyed away to the lagoon Lawrence Island. Slow John had beenthorough and reliable.

Now the range was longer and most of the Hottentotinfantrymen jumped to their feet and took up the pursuit. Which one is it to be? he mused, as he glassed them with the closestattention. Suddenly his father lifted his head and sniffed the cool evening air. You can rely on me,your grace.