Go into his room, and see that all is ready." "No, no, I can't do that." Willy was shuddering visibly.
"Remain here, at least, and give no warning when I return." "Take me with you, Ralph; I can't stay here alone." "Take the lantern, then," said Ralph.
And the brothers walked, with the mare between them, to where the path was, under the shadow of the trees.

What shadow had fallen that night on their life's path, which Time might never raise?
Again and again the horse slipped its foot on the frozen road.

Again and again Willy would have stopped and turned back; but he went on-he dared not to leave his brother's side.

The dog howled in front of them.

They reached the spot at last.
Angus Ray lay there, his face downwards.