6/34 If I was sure my husband would come with them, I would not fear; but he may not hear of it, and there is no saying what they might do." "How is Walter, Captain Davenant ?" Claire--who had been waiting impatiently for her mother to finish--burst in. "He was wounded, and there was such terrible fighting afterwards, and he has not come back with you." "He fainted from loss of blood," Captain Davenant said; "but I do not think his wounds are serious. Take with you any jewels or valuables you prize most. If they should arrive without your husband, they will be sure to sack and burn the house." Captain Davenant now hurried downstairs. The wounded had already been collected. |