You have promised to assist me," she added, after a moment's pause, "and I wish you to redeem your word by remaining here till I return.

I care not to trust the faith of those idle soldiers, who, perchance, think they have done enough of duty to-day, and your keener eyes may keep a closer watch on the landing place, and sooner espy the motions of the enemy, who still hold their station below." "This I can do with pleasure," said the page, "and I am as brave as heart can wish, when there is no danger nigh.

I love to linger under the open sky in the twilight of these bright days, which are so cheering after the damp fogs of spring, that I can hardly regret the eternal sunshine of my own dear France." "Well, do not forget my commission in your romantic musings," replied Mad.

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The page promised obedience, and, left to himself, assumed the post of observation, retreating as far as possible from the view of the soldiers.

The soft and brilliant tints of twilight slowly faded away, and the smooth surface of the river gradually darkened as its waves beat in monotonous cadence against the walls of the fort.