On seeing the lantern Jess's first impulse was to fly, but Jantje by a motion made her understand that she was to stop still.

The man with the lantern advanced towards the other man, holding the light above his head, and looking dim and gigantic in the mist and rain.

Presently he turned his face, and Jess saw that it was Frank Muller himself.

He stood thus for a moment waiting till the sentry was near to him.
"You can go to your supper," he said.

"Come back in half an hour.