"Come back and leave the gentleman to make the discovery for himself.

I dare swear it will not afflict him overmuch.

He has abandoned her sorely since they came; not a doubt of it but that he is weary of her.

At least he need not know I lent her horses.

Let him think she fled a-foot, when he discovers her departure." "I will go," she answered stubbornly, dragging him with her a yard or two nearer the door.