Having done this without much difficulty he called out for splints, and when some pieces of thin wood were brought him he had them shaped to his needs, adjusted about them his bandage and made all fast.

His patient made no sound of suffering.

She only panted, like a frightened bird held in the hand, although the sobbing of Jeanne filled the room.

The forehead of Dunwody was beaded.

He said nothing, not even when they had finished all they now could do to make her comfortable.
"_Au revoir_, Mademoiselle," said Eleazar, at length.