She seemed to have risen from the very ground at his feet.

But he was scarcely surprised.

She had the air of one who could come and go at will even upon the wings of the wind.
"I am here," answered Cuthbert, making a courteous salutation.

"I thank thee that thou hast not forgotten the tryst." "I never forget aught, least of all a promise," answered Joanna, with her queenly air of dignity.

"I come to strive to do my share to atone a wrong and render restitution where it is due.