"We sat up half the night together, and I felt so much overcome that I began to waver in my resolution of departing.

I am glad I did not give way now," he added, in a more sprightly tone.

"Fresh air and bright sunshine are very different things from the close rooms in that dark house." "You must not forget that you were there free from the contagion," rejoined Hodges; "while you are here exposed to its assaults." "True," replied Blaize; "that makes a vast difference.

I almost wish I was back again." "It is too late to think of returning," said Hodges.

"Mount your horse, and I will assist Nizza into the pillion." By the time that Blaize, who was but an indifferent horseman, had got into the saddle, and Nizza had taken her place behind him, the window opened, and Mr.Bloundel appeared at it.
Amabel had only retired to rest for a few hours during the night.