I thought it would kill me." "And I, darling, when I carried you up in my arms, what did I feel ?" "Well, indeed, I don't know; but we have had a dreadful experience, whatever." And presently Valmai began to hum "By Berwen Banks," Cardo irresistibly joining in with his musical bass, and once again the old ballad floated down the valley and filled the night with melody.
"We ought to be going now, or we shall be shut out.

I know Nance will be gone to bed already, but, certainly, there is not much distance between her bed and the door." "Nance!" said Cardo.

"No, indeed, my wild sea-bird.

I have caught you now, and never again will I part with you.

Home to Brynderyn, dearest, with me, where my father is longing to fold you in his arms." "Anywhere with you, Cardo." And down by the Berwen they took their way, by the old church, where the white owl hooted at them as they passed, and down to the shore, where the waves whispered their happy greetings.
The "Vicare du," as he sat by his study fire that night, was lost in thought.