continued:

"I shall not sleep to-night, and rest assured you will be most
carefully guarded. You were imprudent to venture out on such a night."

"What! when I thought there was danger, and none, save myself, aware
of it?"

"Did you think I could rest, knowing, as I do, how you are suffering?"

"I never imagined you were up, or watching, for I heard no sound near
me."

"Well, no matter; sleep, if you can, and dream of peace, and quiet,
and perfect happiness." He sighed heavily as he spoke, and rising,
renewed the fire.

Mary lay watching him as he paced to and fro in front of the burning
logs--his arms folded across his chest, and his cap drawn over the
brow: gradually a sense of utter weariness stole over her, and she
slept.

At dawn a bustle commenced in the camp, and preparation made--first
for breakfast, then for moving.

When Mary came out, her pale face and wearied look attracted Mrs.
Carlton's attention.

"My dear child, I am afraid you are scarcely able to travel to-day;
did you not sleep well?"