10/14 I would trust in his hands anything or all that I have in the world. Will you trust me to serve you, senor ?" "I shall trust you," promised the other, simply. "In truth, my young friend, I have many reasons why I could wish to recover of this illness and be well again." Tom slipped away, then rose to his full height, and resumed his late appearance of lounging along without an object. As he neared the camp he espied Nicolas, whom he had forgotten. "What have you been doing ?" "Loafing," yawned Reade, as he strolled up. |