Complete by Edward Bulwer-Lytton]@TWC D-Link book Complete 19/25 "I fear," said he, "that I must now leave you; and while it is yet broad noon, I must indeed be blind if I again miss my way." This speech suddenly recalled Adam from his meditations; for whenever his kindly and simple benevolence was touched, even his mathematics and his model were forgotten. "No, young sir," said he, "you must not quit us yet; your danger is not over. You must consent to tarry with us a day or two more." "Can you tell me," said the Nevile, hesitatingly, "what distance it is to the Temple-gate, or the nearest wharf on the river ?" "Two miles, at the least," answered Sibyll. |