Tobias returned to the yard, but kept his distance.

Alice let go of Anne. "I'll be alright..." she said.

But Anne knew it wasn't Alice speaking. Her fists were still clenched and she was now angry with Elijah as well. "It ain't right," she said, as Alice hugged Will.

"I protest as well!" said Bram, throwing his fist in the air.

"Both of ye, inside!" Ben ordered.