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The pounding at the front of the house had started afresh, and there was a clamor off in the distance; but so far as we could see by the moonlight this rear avenue of escape was open. The captain led the way forward, and I followed with Miss Hatherton at my side; her hand rested on my arm, and I could not detect the slightest tremor in her touch.
He hastily roused the crew, and I never saw a more pleasing sight than that hardy lot of men as they set to work to unfurl the sails and get the vessel under way. Miss Hatherton stood with me at the bulwark, holding to my arm, and asking me what I thought of the situation. I hardly knew how to answer her, for there was no telling as yet what was going to happen.
But no inquisitive voices hailed us, and we glided safely through to the open river and turned downstream with the current. The tangle of masts and spars receded behind us, hiding the spot where we had embarked, and for five minutes we drifted on in the moonlight, our hearts too full for speech. Then Miss Hatherton broke the silence. "Is the ship that we are seeking near or far?" she asked.
From Lord Hatherton Teddesley, March 5th. I have been from home two days....Pray excuse my not having thanked you before for your kind announcement of Tocqueville's convalescence. But the same day brought me a letter from a friend of Tocqueville's brother, ... telling me the accounts were very unpromising. I hope and believe yours is the more reliable account.
"He shall not annoy you again," said I. She was silent for a moment. "Shall we find Captain Rudstone at the hotel?" she asked. "I believe so," I answered, hiding my annoyance at the question. "He made an abrupt departure, Miss Hatherton." "Perhaps he had good reasons," she replied; and with that the matter dropped. The rest of the distance was all too short for me.
With the exception of Pemecan, our comrades were all awake, sprawled about a blazing tire, and at sight of the meat we carried they set up a great shout. "Hush! you will rouse Miss Hatherton!" said I, for I saw that she had retired.
The Speedwell bore swiftly on, leaving a foamy wake dancing on the bosom of the St. Lawrence, and in my delight I felt tempted to throw my arms about Miss Hatherton. Captain Rudstone joined us, and with thankful hearts we watched the lights of Quebec fading in the distance.
As I overtook her she turned round with a start. "Denzil!" she gasped. As I had suspected, it was Flora Hatherton. She was muffled in a cloak, a fur cap crowned her pretty face, and in her gloved hands she held a light musket. "You here!" I exclaimed. "Are you mad, to expose yourself to such danger? Go back!" "I don't want to go back," she said. "Please don't make me, Denzil."
I'm going to do a little spying about the town on my own account; but, first it is important that I should see Miss Hatherton." I did not relish the idea of disturbing the girl so soon after her arrival, and I was about to say as much. But just then appeared Madame Ragoul with a request that my companion would accord an interview to Miss Hatherton.
He tries all he can to prevent M. and others from their pillaging, but he never can succeed. However, it is to the risk of more blunders that I look as placing peace in greatest jeopardy. From Lord Hatherton Teddesley, January 12th. Do me the kindness to write me one line to tell me what you know of the state of M. de Tocqueville. Is it dangerous?
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