"Joel, I wish you would procure a kariol and drive me to Moel." "Very well, Mr.Sylvius.But wouldn't you like me to accompany you further ?" The professor shook his head, with a meaning glance at Hulda, for he did not want to see her separated from her brother.
Just then a sound, which was as yet scarcely audible, was heard on the road in the direction of Moel.

They all listened breathlessly.

Soon all doubts vanished.

It was the sound of an approaching kariol coming swiftly toward Dal.

Was the occupant some traveler who intended to spend the night at the inn?
This was scarcely probable, as tourists rarely arrived at so late an hour.
Hulda sprung up trembling in every limb.