Come, children, have trust in me--show that the daughters of General Simon are no cowards--and there is yet hope." By a sympathetic movement, the sisters joined hands, as though they would meet the danger united.

Their sweet faces, pale from the effect of so many painful emotions, were now expressive of simple resolve, founded on the blind faith they reposed in the devotion of the soldier.
"Be satisfied, Dagobert! we'll not be frightened," said Rose, in a firm voice.
"We will do what must be done," added Blanche, in a no less resolute tone.
"I was sure of it," cried Dagobert; "good blood is ever thicker than water.

Come! you are light as feathers, the sheet is strong, it is hardly eight feet to the ground, and the pup is waiting for you." "It is for me to go first--I am the eldest for to-day," cried Rose, when she had tenderly embraced Blanche; and she ran to the window, in order, if there were any danger, to expose herself to it before her sister.
Dagobert easily guessed the cause of this eagerness.

"Dear children!" said he, "I understand you.

But fear nothing for one another--there is no danger.