But he assured himself that everything would be right.

In the sudden surprise of seeing him, Langrishe would say or do something that would give him a lead.

He would be able to bring back a message of hope to Nelly.

Five years--after all, what were five years?
Especially to a girl as young as Nelly.

They could wait very well till Langrishe came home again.
At the booking-office he was told that the special train for the _Sutlej_ had just gone.