I trust all will end well for thee, sister.

But thou must learn in thy captivity to be a patient and discreet maiden, that they do not fear to give thee to Culverhouse at last, since it must needs be so." Kate looked up gratefully, comforted by the kind tone of her brother's words.
"In very sooth I will try, Philip.

I thank thee for thy good counsel.

I will be patient and discreet towards my great aunts.

I will strive to show them all due reverence, that they may satisfy my mother when she makes inquiry of them." Kate long remembered the ride with her father and brother through the forest and across the heath that day.