The light of the setting sun illumined the field so soon to be red with human blood, and the vesper bell from the church hard by rang out its peaceful summons.
Edward looked round him, and laid his hand affectionately on Paul's shoulder.
"This is a fair earth," he said dreamily.

"I wonder what the world beyond will be like, for those who leave this behind, as so many will do tomorrow." Paul spoke not a word, but returned the look with one infinitely loving, and together the two rode back to the town..