“No. I know you not.”

“Swear it!”

The answer was low, but distinct —

“I swear.”

“Oh, this passes belief!”

“Fly!

Why will you waste the precious time? Fly, and save yourself.”

At that moment the officers burst into the room, and a violent struggle began; but Hendon was soon overpowered and dragged away. The King was taken also, and both were bound and led to prison.