There was no injury but to the head.
It now became necessary for the party to consider what was best to be done, as to their general situation.

They were now able to speak to each other and consult.

That Louisa must remain where she was, however distressing to her friends to be involving the Harvilles in such trouble, did not admit a doubt.

Her removal was impossible.

The Harvilles silenced all scruples; and, as much as they could, all gratitude.