It was my duty to risk this passage, to save, perchance, the life of the poor enthusiastic girl.

For it shall not be said that Catharine deserts her friends in misfortune, and that she shrinks back at danger.

I am but a poor, weak woman, John, who cannot defend her friends with weapons, and, therefore, I must resort to other means.

But see, John, here the path forks! Ah, my God! I know it only from the description that was given me, but no one said anything of this to me.

John, which way must we now turn ?" "This way, queen; and here we are at the end of our journey.