She was altogether worthy of the name of Lannes, and the fact appealed strongly to young Scott, who liked strength and courage.
When they were outside they saw that the storm had increased.

The snow was driving so thickly that they could not see fifty yards ahead, and their quest of a house for the night would be difficult.

But the lofty steeple of the church with its protecting cross still towered above them and John felt, if their search was vain, that the cathedral would always be there to shelter them.

Doubtless the provident Picard also had provisions in the motor.
"I believe you told me your machine was behind the cathedral, Antoine," he said.

"We ought first to take a look at it, and see that it's all right." "That's very true, sir," replied Picard.