Provide some means of conveyance for me and for Father Oldcorne to Chester, and I shall for ever be beholden to you." "I will not only do what you desire, Viviana, if it be possible," answered Chetham; "but, if you will allow me, I will serve as your escort." "And I, also," added Guy Fawkes.
"All I fear is, that your strength may fail you," continued the young merchant, in a tone of uneasiness.
"Fear nothing then," replied Viviana.

"I am made of firmer material than you imagine.

Think only of what _you_ can do, and doubt not my ability to do it, also." "I ever deemed you of a courageous nature, daughter," observed Oldcorne; "but your resolution surpasses my belief." By this time the boat had approached the shore.

Leaping upon the rocky bank, the young merchant assisted Viviana to land, and then performed the same service for the priest.

Guy Fawkes was the last to disembark; and, having pulled the skiff aground, he followed the others, who waited for him at a short distance.