you must trust this man

De Pombal and the man with the torch entered, while I heard the steps of
the chief passing away. De Pombal closed the door.

"Colonel Gerard," said he, "you must trust this man, for he is one of
my party. It is neck or nothing. We may save you yet. But I take a great
risk, and I want a definite promise. If we save you, will you guarantee
that we have a friendly reception in the French camp and that all the
past will be forgotten?"

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"And I trust your honour. Now, quick, quick, there is not an instant to
lose! If this monster returns we shall die horribly, all three."

I stared in amazement at what he did. Catching up a long rope he wound
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"Do you lie there!" he cried, and he laid me in the place of the dead
body. "I have four of my men waiting, and they will place this upon the
beacon." He opened the door and gave an order. Several of the brigands
entered and bore out Duplessis. For myself I remained upon the floor,
with my mind in a turmoil of hope and wonder.

Five minutes later de Pombal and his men were back.