But you don't belong here. Very
well. I'm obliged to stay for a time. So, I'm just going to take
the position of commander. I'm just going to parole you two.
You're free to go if you like!"
Carlisle turned toward the big German, Kammerer, and broke into a
laugh. "Did you ever see anything like this?" he demanded. But
the assent of the other shone in his eyes.
"The lady hass right," he said. "What she said iss wise, if it can
be done."
"But, Madam, what will become of _you_?" said Carlisle at last.
Her answer was instant. She turned back to the door.
"Judge Clayton!" she called out, loud and clear. "Mr. Yates! All
of you, come here!"
The inner doors opened, and they ran out at her call. Some of them
had been asleep, leaning back in their chairs against the wall.
The confusion of their approach now aroused all the house. There
appeared also the tall form of Dunwody himself, leaning on a rifle
barrel for a crutch. All these paused in the hall or on the
gallery, close to the great door.
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