She was veiled and furred to the eyelids.

Without a word the girl took her seat in the sleigh, and the servant prepared the bear-skin rugs.

Paul gathered up the reins and took his place beside her.

A few moments were required to draw up the rugs and fasten them with straps; then Paul gave the word and the horses leaped forward.
As they sped down the avenue Catrina turned and looked her last on Thors.
Before long Paul wheeled into the trackless forest.

He had come very carefully, steering chiefly by the moon and stars, with occasional assistance from a bend of the winding river.