We came out soon at the other end, and were at the top of Doone valley.

In the chilly dusk air, it looked most untempting, especially during that state of mind under which I was labouring.

As we crossed towards the Captain's house, we met a couple of great Doones lounging by the waterside.

Gwenny said something to them, and although they stared very hard at me, they let me pass without hindrance.

It is not too much to say that when the little maid opened Sir Ensor's door, my heart thumped, quite as much with terror as with hope of Lorna's presence.
But in a moment the fear was gone, for Lorna was trembling in my arms, and my courage rose to comfort her.