The night passed as many a similar one did afterwards.

Let our hardships be what they might during the day, we invariably enjoyed ourselves at night, and went to bed without a fear.

On the following morning we sent our hostess into the town for shoes and other matters which were indispensable to our further progress.

She returned, evidently alarmed to death, having read on the walls the viceregal threats against all who harboured the "traitors." She scarcely allowed us to remain until the time appointed for the interview, which was of short duration.

We were informed that there was no hope from that quarter, and that our safety for one hour was extremely precarious.