He had married her to secure her place in the Kingdom and a temporal home, and not otherwise did he wish to be concerned about her.

He was glad to note, however, that she seemed to be of a happy disposition; which he did at certain times when her eyes beamed upon him from a face radiant with gratitude.
But his work of service had only begun.

As they went farther south he began to make inquiries for the wandering wife of Elder Tench.

He came upon her at length as she was starting north from Beaver at dusk.

He prevailed upon her to stop with his party.
"I don't mind to-night, sir, but I must be off betimes in the morning." But in the morning he persuaded her to stay with them.
"Your husband is out of the country now, but he's coming back soon, and he will stop first at my house when he does come.