We will hold a consultation on this matter to-morrow.

Not now--not now." "The daylight is coming quickly on," said Henry; "I shall keep my sacred promise of not moving from this room until Flora awakens; but there can be no occasion for the detention of any of you.

One is sufficient here.
Go all of you, and endeavour to procure what rest you can." "I will fetch you my powder-flask and bullets," said Mr.Marchdale; "and you can, if you please, reload the pistols.

In about two hours more it will be broad daylight." This arrangement was adopted.

Henry did reload the pistols, and placed them on a table by the side of the bed, ready for immediate action, and then, as Flora was sleeping soundly, all left the room but himself.
Mrs.Bannerworth was the last to do so.