They were so near that I could see them.

He dropped the reins and bared his head, and so, riding, he bent himself still farther, and pressed his lips upon her hand: and that was all the marriage contract that was sealed between them.

But it was enough.
There I sat, upon a stone in the moonlight, just below the trees, waiting for them.

And there I had been for two mortal hours or more, left to meditate upon the follies of professors in general and of myself in particular.

I was beginning to wonder whether Nino would come at all, and I can tell you I was glad to see the little caravan.
Ugh! it is an ugly place to be alone in.
They rode up, and I went forward to meet them.
"Nino mio," said I, "you have made me pass a terrible time here.