Git back to bed, all of ye!
[The men go back to room (Right). As they pass Gordon, the
soldier Carter gave the water to stops quickly, catching
his hand.
Third Soldier. I wish you could have gone too.
[Gordon presses his hand, then the soldier exits with the others.
Bill. What else, sir?
Hop. Nothing; you can go.
[Exit Bill.
Winth. (comes slowly up to Gordon). Tomorrow. Have you thought
about tomorrow?
Gordon (raising his head). Yes.
Winth. And the women who love you--Little Fair and Charlotte?
Gordon. They too!
Winth. (breaks out). Is there no hope for you: you will not
speak? Ah, in God's name, think what you do!
Gordon. I have thought, sir.
Winth. (speaking low and very intently). Tell the news that
Carter carried; tell me the way that he has gone, and why; tell me
things he has found out--and, man, your part shall go unheeded and he
released, if captured before he gives that news: tell me. Ah, God! man,
tell me, and tomorrow, instead of giving up your life, you shall go
free. You understand? You shall go free.
[For just a second Gordon hesitates. Winthrop starts forward
with a glad cry of "Yes.
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