"Though lost to sight we are to their memory dear, and they will hang on.

But our horses are faster than theirs, and as they cannot come near us on this bare plain, without being seen we can get away.

Whereas, I say, and hence and therefore we might as well rest and let our good steeds rest, too." "What time would you say it is ?" "About two o' the morning by the watch that I haven't got, and it will be four or five hours until day.

Ned, if I were you I'd lie down between blankets.

You can relax more comfortably and rest better that way." Ned did not wish to do it, but Obed insisted so strongly, and was so persuasive that he acceded at last.