Hunger and fatigue had conquered him.

It would have been inhuman to leave him there.

We paid his fare to Carson and lifted him into the coach.

It was some little time before he showed any very decided signs of life; but by dint of chafing him and pouring brandy between his lips we finally brought him to a languid consciousness.

Then we fed him a little, and by and by he seemed to comprehend the situation and a grateful light softened his eye.