Rely not on their fear of
human punishment. They care perhaps just as little for the laws of man
as of God, both of which they violate hourly with impunity, and from
both of which they have always hitherto contrived to secure themselves.
Let me entreat, therefore, that you will take no heed of that manful
courage which would be honorable and proper with a fair enemy. Do not
think that I am a victim to unmeasured and womanly fears. I have seen
too much of the doings of these men, not to feel that no fancies of mine
can do them injustice. They would murder you in your bed, and walk from
the scene of their crime with confidence into the very courts of
justice."
"I believe you, Miss Munro, and nothing doubt the correctness of your
opinion with regard to the character of these men. Indeed, I have reason
to know that what you say of Rivers, I have already realized in my own
person. This attempt, if he makes it, will be the second in which he has
put my life in hazard, and I believe him, therefore, not too good for
any attempt of this evil nature.
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