Leave it to me to set her mind, and that of your sister, at rest concerning you.

But you must to the forest, my good comrade, and to the free and merry life there.

Egad! I could wish that I were going with you myself! Indeed, I may perchance join you there ere long.

But we must not vanish together, Tom.

We must use caution and circumspection." Tom set his teeth, and a fierce wave swept over him, half of rage, yet half of joy.