I trembled like an aspen leaf; so I sent a message to Mrs.Lacy to request permission for me to go to her room, that she might assist me in dressing.

I had done a great deal of sewing for Mrs.Lacy, for she had showed me much kindness, and was a good Christian.

She gladly assisted me, and under her willing hands I was soon made ready, and, promptly at nine o'clock, the sheriff called and escorted me to the courthouse.
On our way thither, Judge Bates overtook us.

He lived out a short distance in the country, and was riding on horseback.

He tipped his hat to me as politely as if I were the finest lady in the land, and cried out, "Good morning Miss Lucy, I suppose you had pleasant dreams last night!" He seemed so bright and smiling that I was imbued with renewed hope; and when he addressed the sheriff with "Good morning Sir.