But if anything happens, get word to me, quick." Before more could be said, Sammy appeared in the doorway, and soon the two young people were riding on their way.

Long after they had passed from sight in the depth of the forest, the dark mountaineer stood at the big gate, looking in the direction they had gone.
Young Matt was like a captive, tugging at his bonds.

Mr.Lane's words had stirred the fire, and the girl's presence by his side added fuel to the flame.

He could not speak.

He dared not even look at her, but rode with his eyes fixed upon the ground, where the sunlight fell in long bars of gold.