His dark eyes flashed with the fixity of his purpose.
"I will never despair till the treasure is found.

Prithee, good cousin, show me the spot where it was buried first." Cuthbert never stirred outside the house till after dark.

He was still in hiding from his father, who knew not his whereabouts, and was still on the watch for the truant, believing him to be lurking about in the forest around his home.

Philip had once contrived to see Petronella and soothe her fears, telling her that her brother was safe, and would be sent forth to their kinsfolk in London so soon as he was fit for the long ride.

But many evening rambles had been taken by the youth, who panted for the freedom of the forest, to which he was so well used; and Kate delighted in any excuse for a moonlight stroll.
The place was soon found.