She put me to sit beside her at the board, and when the morning came she fed me again and bid me ride forth without fear.

She told me certain things to boot, which I must not forget: but those I will not speak of till you know the whole strange story.

I may not tell it here.

I would not that any should know it but thee, Cherry.

But some day when we can get into some lonely place together I will tell thee all, and we will think together how the thing on which my mind is set may be accomplished." Cherry's eyes were dilated with wonder and curiosity.