He had been in such a hurry, and his breath so short, and the chance of a fatal bullet after him so sharp, that his mind had been astray from any sense of beauty, and of every thing else except the safety of the body.

But now he looked at Mary, and his breath again went from him.
"You can run again now; I am sure of it," said she; "and if you would like to do any thing to please me, run as fast as possible." "What have I to run away from now ?" he answered, in a deep sweet voice.
"I run from enemies, but not from friends." "That is very wise.

But your enemies are still almost within call of you.

They will come back worse than ever when they find you are not there." "I am not afraid, fair lady, for I understand their ways.

I have led them a good many dances before this; though it would have been my last, without your help.