I descended, then, from the knoll, and making a circuit among the woods, posted myself by the wayside to await his passage.

As soon as he appeared I stepped forth and introduced myself as the lodger of the residencia.

He had a very strong, honest countenance, on which it was easy to read the mingled emotions with which he regarded me, as a foreigner, a heretic, and yet one who had been wounded for the good cause.

Of the family at the residencia he spoke with reserve, and yet with respect.

I mentioned that I had not yet seen the daughter, whereupon he remarked that that was as it should be, and looked at me a little askance.