I will then hand him the letter and tell him your tale.

Most grateful will he be for your good service, and moved by your loyal remembrance." The swarthy fellow drew from his wallet a letter, heavily sealed, and inscribed at great length.

He placed it in Mora's hands.
Her clear eyes dwelt upon his countenance with searching interest.

It was wonderful to her to see before her a man whose life Hugh had saved, so far away, on an Eastern battle-field.
"In my husband's name, I thank you, Friend," she said.

"And now my people will put before you food and wine.