After that he gave a long sigh of satisfaction; for it seemed to him that he was safe.

And yet the danger must still have pressed somewhat upon him; for on his way to the lodge he stopped at old man Shafter's.

The house was forbidden him; but when he tapped at the window Ettie came out to him.

The dancing Irish deviltry had gone from her lover's eyes.

She read his danger in his earnest face.
"Something has happened!" she cried.