Yet when Chambers came this house would hardly escape without an overhauling.

Of course he might not come this way, for Johnston could easily despatch a courier to advise another road, yet probably the line of march would not be changed.

Should I wait, or withdraw my little force, at least as far as the shelter of the ravine?
I cared nothing about retaining the prisoners, indeed was anxious to release both Hardy and Bell.

Nor was I any longer worried about Le Gaire--especially his relations with Miss Willifred.

I could trust the major to relate the story of the past hour to his daughter, and the captain would scarcely venture to face her again.