Then, ere the great dark came upon us, for even after down sun the heavens reflected the gone sun on the snow, and all was for a time in a great twilight.

I took out the horses and fed them in what shelter I could.

Then I make a fire, and near it I make Madam Mina, now awake and more charming than ever, sit comfortable amid her rugs.
I got ready food, but she would not eat, simply saying that she had not hunger.

I did not press her, knowing her unavailingness.
But I myself eat, for I must needs now be strong for all.

Then, with the fear on me of what might be, I drew a ring so big for her comfort, round where Madam Mina sat.