Oh, monsieur! I am full of fears." "Dismiss them," he answered lightly; and to reassure her he added, smiling: "Rest assured we shall keep good watch over you, Rabecque and I and the troopers.

A guard shall remain in the passage throughout the night.

Rabecque and I will take turn about at sentry-go.

Will that give you peace ?" "You are very good," she said, her voice quivering with feeling and real gratitude, and as he was departing she called after him.

"You will be careful of yourself," she said.
He paused under the lintel, and turned, surprised.