"If through God's grace we may thus preserve a life, it will be well worthy the sacrifice, and must be His desire." For another moment we waited there silently, standing side by side, gazing anxiously across the dark water, and listening intently to the varied discordant sounds borne to us on the night air.

I know not what may have been in her thought; but upon my lips there was a silent prayer that we might be safely guided in our desperate mission.

I wondered still who this strange young woman could be, so surrounded by mystery, a companion of savages, and still gentle and refined in word and manner.

I dare not ask again, nor urge her confidence; for there was that of reserve about her which held me speechless.

I glanced aside, marking again the clear pure contour of her face, and my look seemed instantly to arouse her from her reverie.
"I expect little trouble until we near the centre of the camp," she said, thoughtfully.