“That is a risk we must take,” the highwayman answered suavely.
“It would be wiser to make sure of the ill-gotten gains you have already.”
“I applaud your prudence, sir. At the same time there are four of us and your purse is not a heavy one.”
Lady Roysdon climbed into the carriage.
She was well aware where the secret hiding place, if there was one, would be situated under the smaller seat, and it was usually worked from a catch at the side.
She was not mistaken.
It was almost identical with one that had been built into her own carriage and where she hid her jewellery when she travelled with it.
She looked inside and found that the hiding place was full.
She gave a little whistle, not daring to trust her voice in case Sir Francis should recognise it as that of a woman.
“I feel you
