possible, cause your comrades to do the same, although you will not hesitate, for the sake of your own safety, immediately to separate from them."
"Now that we are on good terms," replied Houseman, "I will not scruple to oblige you in these particulars. My comrades intend to quit the country before to-morrow; nay, half are already gone; by daybreak I myself will be some miles hence, and separated from each of them. Let us meet in London after the business is completed, and there conclude our last interview on earth."
"What will be your address?"
"In Lambeth there is a narrow alley that leads to the water-side, called Peveril Lane. The last house to the right, towards the river, is my usual lodging; a safe resting-place at all times, and for all men."
"There then will I seek you. And now, Houseman, fare-you-well! As you remember your word to me, may life flow smooth for your child."
