She turned and saw Monck.
By the grey light of the morning his face startled her.

She had never seen it look so haggard.

But out of it the dark eyes shone, alert and indomitable, albeit she suspected that they had not slept for many hours.
He made her a brief bow.

"May I join you ?" he said.
His manner was formal, but she could not stand on her dignity with him at that moment.

Impulsively, almost involuntarily it seemed to her later, she rose, offering him both her hands.