The idea of taking the old woman with them had never occurred to him, but now he hailed it as a most welcome solution of the difficulty.
"That will be a thousand times better in every way, for with you with us it would excite far lees remark than three young people travelling alone.

But I fear, Louise, that the hardships we may have to undergo will be great." "It matters little," the old woman said.

"I nursed their mother, and have for years lived on her bounty; and gladly now will I give what little remains to me of life in the service of her dear children.

I know that everything is turned topsy-turvy in our poor country at present, but as long as I have life in my body I will not let my dear mistress's children be, for weeks perhaps, wandering about with only a young gentleman to protect them, and Mademoiselle Jeanne almost a woman too." "Yes, it is better in every way," Harry said.

"I felt that it would be a strange position, but it seemed that it could not be helped; however, your offer gets us out of the embarrassment.