He may get five years.' Upon Courthope's inquiring after the health of the thief, he was told that beyond being severely frost-bitten he was little the worse.

He was again drunk with the stimulants that the Morins had poured down his throat.

The visitor ended the interview by saying that if Courthope would be good enough to drive the team through the drifts his own horse and sleigh would be sent after him the next day.

Courthope inquired what was the wish of the young mistress of the house.

The other replied that mademoiselle approved of his plan.