[Orange and Green by G. A. Henty]@TWC D-Link bookOrange and Green CHAPTER 10: A Cavalry Raid 12/34
It is too horrible to think of.
But I shall never forget the thankfulness and joy I felt, when suddenly I heard the noise of shouts and firing, and the men who were trying to tear my child from my arms suddenly desisted and, rushing out of the room, left us alone.
I fainted then, and knew nothing more till I heard, in a confused way, the sound of shouting and conflict, and Claire was bending over me, telling me that your son was holding the stairs against the Germans, and that he was expecting help to arrive every moment. "Where is he? I long to see him, and give him my thanks and blessing." "He is in that cottage yonder, which is at present our quarters," Captain Davenant said.
"I told them to send off a trooper to Limerick, for a doctor, as soon as they got across." "But you assured me his wound was not dangerous," Mrs.Conyers said anxiously. "No, I am sure it is not.
It is a severe wound, but not likely to have serious consequences.
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