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CHAPTER FOUR-2
“They did not see any of you?” “No, sir, and anyway we all had our faces covered.” “Good man, I congratulate you, Hickson.” “I was only carryin’ out your orders, sir,” Hickson said with a note of servility. “And mind you always do,” the gentleman admonished him. “That is a hundred guineas in your pockets, Hickson, and fifty for each of your men. Not bad for a morning’s work!” “Not bad at all, sir,” Hickson replied. “But I did hope you would see your way, sir, to increasing the remuneration. I’ve my expenses, sir, as you well know, and I’ve to make certain that the men I employ on your behalf are trustworthy. ’Tis not always easy.” There was silence. Verena could see that the two men were facing each other and she knew by the tenseness of the gentleman’s figure that he was angry and
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