Now that we had reached the first stage in our venture, my mind was unreasonably comforted.

With the buoyancy of youth, I argued that since we had got so far we must get farther.

Also the fever seemed to be leaving my bones and my head clearing.

Elspeth was almost merry.

Like a child playing at making house, she ordered the men about on divers errands.
She was a fine sight, with the wind ruffling her hair and her cheeks reddened from the rain.
Ringan came up to me.