The Pirate Woman by A E Dingle Chapter 18 Page 14

“Prove to me that I have heard that which is untrue, and I give you my answer at the hour you demanded it — at noon.”

“If thou remain here, the proof shall be shown thee,” she replied, dark with passion. Not yet had she quite seen through the cunning of Pascherette. And a growing tumult beyond the trees warned her of greater stress at hand, she had no more time to spare in argument with Pearse. She waved him back, and with fire in her eyes commanded Stumpy to take his men to one side.

“Stand there! Thy rascals will not dare to flout me!”

“We don’t want to, lady,” growled Stumpy, sullenly. He motioned his men to follow, and took up a position at the right of the altar. But he glared fearlessly at Dolores as he went, and added: