I could lead them a fine chase yet.

But we may never sight an adversary.

These woods are still and silent, and we have heard no sounds of dread import all these long, weary miles.

It may well be that we shall reach the Priory in safety yet; but it were better now to part company and take different routes thither.

And you must don this warm though clumsy dress; it will keep you the safer, and shield you from the piercing cold, which you feel more than I do." In truth, the youthful prince was nigh worn out from fatigue, notwithstanding the fact that Paul had contrived to give him almost the whole of their scanty provision, and had helped him tenderly over the roughest of the way.