Nor did Ned ask him anything.
But he ate the soup with a good appetite, and felt very much stronger.
His mind, too, began to wake up.

He knew that he was going to get well, but it occurred to him that it might be better for him to conceal his returning strength.

With a relaxed watch he would have more chance to escape.
The soup had a soothing effect, and his mind shared with his body in the improvement.

It was obvious that they had not intended for him to die or they would not have taken care of him in his illness.

The shaven head was proof.