“‘Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.
“‘Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever Thou hadst formed the earth and the world; even from everlasting to everlasting, Thou art God.
“‘For a thousand years in Thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past; and as a watch in the night.
“‘The days of our years are three-score years and ten; and if by reason of strength, they be four-score years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.’”
Then there was a pause; Andrew said “It is over!” and Janet took the cold form from the distracted husband, and closed the eyes forever.
There was no more now for Archie to do, and he went out of the room followed by Andrew.
“Thank you for coming for me, Captain,” he said, “you did me a kindness I shall never forget.”
“I knew you would be glad. I am grieved to trouble you further, Braelands, at this hour; but the dead must be waited on. It was Sophy’s wish to be buried with her own folk.”
“She is my wife.”
“Nay, you had taken steps to cast her off.”