If it be Thy will, bring me home to this good land, when my task is done.

If not, by Thy goodness let me be as a stone set by the wayside for others who come after; and save me from the beast and from the viper.

'Thou art faithful, who wilt not suffer us to be tempted above that we are able; but wilt with the temptation also make a way of escape, that we may be able to bear it!'" He sat down, and all grew silent again; but suddenly some one sobbed aloud-sobbed, and strove to stay the sobbing, and could not, and, getting up, hastened towards the door.
It was Faith.

David heard, and came quickly after her.

As he took her arm gently, his eyes met those of Hylda.