I ask it, father." That settled the matter, and as I could see that the gallant gentleman who had rescued me was swaying on his feet as he waited respectfully, I said to him: "Rest with us, sir.

We shall watch over your sleep." Then I had to help him, for almost on the instant he sank down, and I had to guide him to the rugs spread on the ground.

In a few seconds he was in a deep sleep.

As I stood looking at him, till I had realized that he vas really asleep, I could not help marvelling at the bounty of Nature that could uphold even such a man as this to the last moment of work to be done, and then allow so swift a collapse when all was over, and he could rest peacefully.
He was certainly a splendid fellow.

I think I never saw so fine a man physically in my life.