"I must go to him," she said.
"But to what purpose--" "Oh, you may trust me!" "My dear girl, that was not in my mind." He spoke gently.

"But until the warrant arrives--" "We will give it until to-morrow; by every account it should reach us to-morrow.

You shall take it with me.

I must see him once more; only once--in your presence, if you wish." Next morning they rode into the town together, an hour before the mail's arrival.

Endymion alighted at the Town House to write a business letter or two before strolling down to the post office.