"Thus the favoured people spoiled the Egyptians, and were blessed." "Take your own way," said Margaret humbly; "you are wiser than I am.

You are my husband," added she, in a low murmuring voice; "is it for me to gainsay you ?" These humble words from Margaret, who, till that day, had held the whip-hand, rather surprised Martin for the moment.

They recurred to him some time afterwards, and then they surprised him less.
Gerard kissed her tenderly in return for her wife-like docility, and they pursued their journey hand in hand, Martin leading the way, into the depths of the huge forest.

The farther they went, the more absolutely secure from pursuit they felt.

Indeed, the townspeople never ventured so far as this into the trackless part of the forest.
Impetuous natures repent quickly.