Part 24 (1/2)
He leaned over and put his hand oncaldron and no witches”
”There are troubles of sorts other than those the caldron brewed,” I remarked
We turned a bend in the road ”And witches of other sorts than those of Fores' Heath,” he laughed ”Behold!”
A hundred yards ahead, rode the Princess and Lady Helen Radnor
”Here's your opportunity, Courtney,” I observed
He stared at me
”To escort Lady Helen back to town” I explained
”Thank you,” he said, and shrugged his shoulders
”Don't be a bear,” said I; ”h for the chance”
Then we reined aside and saluted
”Will you join us?” said the Princess
”We shall be delighted,” I said and swung over beside her
”I don't knohat to do with Lady Helen,” she whispered hurriedly
”Courtney will look after her,” I volunteered
But she did not seem to hear ”I came alone to meet you,” she went on, ”and overtook her on the way”
”You came to meet me?” I asked
She nodded ”I fear you will think me very forward, but I--well, I wanted to know your decision”
”Have you any doubt of it after the note--and now?”
”Then you will accept?” she exclai
”Yes,” said I ”I shall accept--are you glad?”
She plucked at her horse's lanced at me covertly; then she turned and s to lad You are a--dear”
I reined over closer ”Soan----