They had been at the uttermost verge of exhaustion when they climbed into the canoe, and perhaps physical weakness had made their minds more receptive to the belief that they were in hands mightier than their own, but even as strength came back the conviction remained in all its primitive force.

Warmth returned to their bodies, wrapped in the blankets, and they felt an immense peace.

Midnight passed and the boat bore steadily on with its two silent occupants..