14/38 Keep the horses saddled at this time, every evening; and hold them in readiness all night. Things are going on well, and I may be here any night. Which is the house ?" "That is it, master, where you see the light, a quarter of a mile farther up the hill." "Where are you sleeping ?" "In the stables, with the horses. It is some ten yards off the right of the house." "Then you must keep watch through the night, by turns, and get your sleep in the daytime. I hope we shall get them away without waiting for a force to come. |