There were five wagons in the train, bearing letters and light merchandise from the south.

Hard by was one of the wheelwright-shops that lined the great thoroughfare.
The train stopped only a moment for water and a new wheel, then rushed along on its way to the capital.

A light meal of bread and porridge, half an hour of rest, and again, with new horses, the troop was in full career.

A sense of loneliness grew in the heart of the youth as he journeyed.

Lover and soldier had fought their duel, and the latter was outdone.