Tristan shook his head. He put his hand over his tired eyes and frowned. Then he lowered it and looked at his sister with a sad expression. "It's not Pippa's safety I'm concerned with, here, Nel. It's ours. Although Mr. Blacke's involvement may be a godsent if he chooses to claim paternity. But there are too many unknowns now. Pippa may not want him, now that she has a way back to her old life. I doubt she's stable enough to decide anything at all. And gossip is already spreading. I was accused of... Of taking advantage of her, last night. I want you out of this town before nightfall."