"It does feel good to be here after all that we've been through." The joy of the Texans was irrepressible.

Fields began to pat and three or four of them danced up and down the earthen floor of the cabin.

Will watched with dancing eyes.

Ned, more sober, sat by his side.
However, the highest spirits must grow calm at last, and gradually the singing and dancing ceased.

It had grown quite close in the cabin now, and one of the window shutters was thrown open, permitting a rush of cool, fresh air that was very welcome.