"Let her be," said Haward.

"We gave each other good-day in church." Together the four left the churchyard.

Darden brought up two sorry horses; lifted his wife and Audrey upon one, and mounted the other.

Haward swung himself into his saddle, and the company started, Juba upon Whitefoot Kate bringing up the rear.

The master of Fair View rode beside the minister, and only now and then spoke to the women.