They have made this country almost too hot to hold them as it is, and are ever talking of a flight to the north.

Methinks they will soon be gone, and then I can draw my breath in peace." Paul listened in amaze.

It was an effort to think of moving again tonight, so weary and worn and suffering was he; but anything was better than remaining behind in the power of these terrible men, and he rose slowly to his feet, though wincing with every movement.
"I know it pains you," cried the girl compassionately; "but oh, what is that pain to what you would have to endure if you were to stay?
And you will not have to walk.

My palfrey is ready tied up in the wood, a bare stone's throw from here.

You shall ride her, and I will run beside you, and guide you to the trysting place, where my Jack will be awaiting me, and his great roan will carry the pair of us.