The air seems thick and heavy.

Is it my fantasy, or do I smell burning?
Where is my husband?
Is there something the matter going on ?" "There is a bad fire not very far from here, my lady," answered Dinah quietly.

"My lord has gone to see if it be like to spread, that he may take such steps as are needful.

Be not anxious; we are safe beneath his care.

He will let no hurt come nigh us before he is back to tell us what we shall do." A tranquil smile lighted the lady's face at these words.