By the time Mrs.Zane called her for supper she had her mind made up to ask Mr.Clarke's pardon, tell him she was sorry, and that she hoped they might be friends.
Isaac Zane's fame had spread from the Potomac to Detroit and Louisville.

Many an anxious mother on the border used the story of his captivity as a means to frighten truant youngsters who had evinced a love for running wild in the woods.

The evening of Isaac's return every one in the settlement called to welcome home the wanderer.

In spite of the troubled times and the dark cloud hanging over them they made the occasion one of rejoicing.
Old John Bennet, the biggest and merriest man in the colony, came in and roared his appreciation of Isaac's return.

He was a huge man, and when he stalked into the room he made the floor shake with his heavy tread.