The greater part of the next two days was spent on the water, sometimes sailing, sometimes fishing.

The evening of the second of these days was that upon which Vincent had arranged to meet Tony again, and an hour after dark he went down through the garden to the stable; for that was the time the fugitive was to meet him, for he could not leave his place of concealment until night fell.

After looking at the horses, and giving some instructions to the negroes in charge, he returned to the shrubbery, and, sending Dan up to summon Dinah, he went to the bushes where he had before met Tony.

The negro came out as he approached.
"How are you, Tony ?" "Much better dan I was, massa.

I have not been disturbed since I saw you, and, thanks to dat and to de good food and to massa's kind words, I'm stronger and better now, and ready to do whatever massa think best." "Well, Tony, I am glad to say that I think I have arranged a plan by which you will be got safely out of the country.