Winth. He's gone.
Hop. (bending down). Where does this lead?
Winth. The drain pipe underneath the prison. Here, men, to the
entrance on the river bank. Two of you wait to watch in here.
[Exit two of the guard and Bill.
Hop. What do you think it means?
Winth. That their plan has been successful.
Hop. (in an agony). Hillary had important news, but what--what
can he have found out?
Winth. (turns to Gordon, almost pleading). Have you nothing for
us to hear?
Gordon. Nothing.
Winth. Tell me, man. Ah, tell me why. You came into this of your
own free choice, I can see that. You came that you might save him. That
was not all. He had information. Then, that was it. Well, sir, the fight
is on. You've won so far.
[A sudden radiant look of joy comes over Gordon's face.
Gordon. I pray God you are not mistaken.
[Re-enter Bill and the guards.
Bill. He's gone, whether by boat or horse we can't tell. We have
a guard stationed at the river.
Winth. Very good. You may wait outside.
[Exit the two men.
Send the men back to the room.
Bill.
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