The Captain and his men went to horse, and presently the order was given to march out.
"Farewell," cried he to me as he rode forth; "be trusty and vigilant.
Draw up the gate after we be gone, for there be rogues in plenty about.
We shall meet again.

Meanwhile, when you see my angel, tell her I left in tears, breathing her name.

Ha! ha!" And he spurred off gaily.
I stood stock-still, I know not how long, till the sound of the hoofs had clattered away into silence, and the voices were lost in the gentle moaning of the night-wind among the trees.

Then I turned and glanced up at the house.

All was dark; not a light flickered, nor was there aught to show behind which of these windows slumbered my sweet Jeannette or her fair mistress.
"Sleep on for to-night, dear hearts," said I.