persuasion to bring this result about.

Charles Bramble, of course, kept within doors at Sierra Leone, and did
not, by exposing his person, provoke arrest. He was reading aloud to
Helen a few days subsequent to his escape from his brother's ship, when
the door of the room was stealthily opened, and a person stepped in.

"Well, Leonard Hust," said Charles Bramble, "what has brought yon here
so clothed in mystery? Art well, my good fellow?"

"Yes, very well, master Charles; but I come to tell you that you must
get away from this place, for a few days at least. It is not safe for
you."

"What is in the wind, Leonard, now? Have the court scented me out?"

"Yes, mister Charles, and your brother Robert has agreed to deliver you
up!"

"Has he?" added Charles Bramble, musing. "I did not expect that."

"Yes, sir; and I thought I would just slip over here and advise you to
get off as quick as possible, for the officers will be over here in an
hour or so."

"Thank you, Leonard. What is that protruding from your pocket?"

"Pistols, sir."

"Very good, Leonard, I will borrow them."