We have come to
see you both.
Gordon. There are only a few of us in this part of the prison. We
share the two rooms.
Winth. Our time is limited sir, we must see Mr. Hillary also.
Gordon. I'll find him, sir. (He goes to the door then turns)
Could you not tell me, without him. He's been quite ill. He's only just
asleep.
Winth. I'm sorry to hear this. How is he now?
Gordon (hesitates for a second). I think--He's very much better
now.
Winth. But you will he enough. Now Cabell, first you must
understand why we come here to-night. We came to try and save your life.
You and Hillary have been captured in disguise, which means you both are
spies, but we found no papers on you, and for that reason I could send
you here. Now, Hopkins and I have thought and thought about your
capture: but we cannot understand it, and that is why we come to you.
You've played a part--a desperate game. You had some motive back of your
surrender, but what we cannot guess. Now, man, I want to help you for
your sake and for the sake of those back there. Go call out Hillary, and
make a clean breast of it all. Tell me your game. Confess, and I will
get you both your liberty.
[Gordon stands looking at him for a second, then very slowly:
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