Can you lift one of the cushions from the wreck, Lady Ruth, and we will place her upon it here." She shows immediate animation instead of going into hysterics, as many girls would do under the circumstances, and flies to assist to the extent of her ability.
Thus Aunt Gwen is soon in a comfortable position, and the doctor starts to bring her to, for he believes she has only swooned.
This he soon accomplishes, and when she is able to declare that she is not in pain, only badly broken up by the shock, he feels that it is time he turned his attention to another quarter.
They are in a bad fix, wrecked several miles from their destination.
Darkness has now set in.
John rises from his knees and takes in the situation.

It is evident that something must be done in order that they may be rescued from their unpleasant position.
Where are Mustapha and the driver?
Both of them have utterly vanished in the most mysterious manner.

Who, then, will mount one of the panting horses and ride back to Birkadeen for succor?
"Let me go ?" says Sir Lionel, staggering forward, and clutching an olive tree for support.
John sees his weak state.
"You are not in a condition to go.

Stay here and protect the ladies, for it is a lonely place, and there may be wild animals in these woods, who knows ?" With which words the young American throws himself on the horse's back and urges the animal along over the road they have traveled, followed by the anxious eyes of Lady Ruth..