The gift naturally conduced to parties on horseback--it was cruel entirely to separate the Arab from his friends--and how was Evelyn to be left behind ?--Evelyn, who had never yet ridden anything more spirited than an old pony! A beautiful little horse belonging to an elderly lady, now growing too stout to ride, was to be sold hard by.

Maltravers discovered the treasure, and apprised Mr.Merton of it--he was too delicate to affect liberality to the rich heiress.

The horse was bought; nothing could go quieter; Evelyn was not at all afraid.

They made two or three little excursions.

Sometimes only Mr.Merton and Maltravers accompanied the young ladies, sometimes the party was more numerous.