Edgardo galloped rapidly towards Sloperton.

When the outline of the Grange had faded away in the darkness, he reined his magnificent steed beside the ruins of Guy's Keep.
"It wants but a few minutes of the hour," he said, consulting his watch by the light of the moon.

"He dare not break his word.

He will come." He paused, and peered anxiously into the darkness.

"But come what may, she is mine," he continued, as his thoughts reverted fondly to the fair lady he had quitted.