I don't care for myself, for I expect to be off for a time; but I want to see the old woman and Lucy keep quiet possession here--" "You are becoming an old woman yourself, Wat, and should be under guardianship.

All these scruples are late; and, indeed, even were they not, they would be still useless.

We have determined on the thing, and the sooner we set about it the better.

The night wanes, and I have much to see to before daylight.

To-morrow I must sleep--sleep--" and for a moment Rivers seemed to muse upon the word sleep, which he thrice repeated; then suddenly proceeding, as if no pause had taken place, he abruptly placed his hand upon the shoulder of Munro, and asked-- "You will bear the lantern; this is all you need perform.