We shall be the losers, but you will be the gainer if, as you suppose, Mr.
Conyers is with them." "I shall be really sorry for your going, Captain Davenant.

It seemed a terrible thing having a troop of hostile horse quartered upon one; but in reality it has been a pleasant operation, rather than not, and I have felt safer than I have done for months.

I do hope that when these troubles are over we shall renew our acquaintance, and that you will give my husband an opportunity of thanking you for the kindness with which you have treated us." "The thanks should be on my side," Captain Davenant said.

"You have made what promised to be an unpleasant duty a most pleasant one.

Our stay here has been like a visit at a friend's, and I regret deeply that it has to come to an end, a regret which I am sure Lieutenant O'Moore and my son share." "We do, indeed," the lieutenant said.
Walter and Claire Conyers said nothing.