God will protect the noble Fadrique.

How could a father forsake such a model of knightly excellence ?" "The disciple shames the teacher," replied Heimbert, his sad face brightening into a smile.

"We have done our part, and we may confidently hope that God will come to the aid of our failing powers and do what is necessary." As he spoke he spread his mantle on the sand, that Antonia might rest more comfortably.

Suddenly looking up, he exclaimed, "Oh, God! yonder lies a man, completely buried in the sand.

Oh, that he may not be already dead!" He immediately began to sprinkle wine, from the flask he carried, on the brow of the fainting traveller, and to chafe his temples with it.