"But if the other, Jessup, is shot. I heard the report from the terrace."
"And I from the woods. But let us say nothing of this—think nothing, if we can help it," said the baronet.
"If we can help it! Ah! me."
"The surgeons have gone over to Jessup's cottage. He may be able to speak. I will go with them."
Lady Rose looked up eagerly.
"And he?"
"Must be kept perfectly quiet. My man is with him."
"Have you seen him? Is it certain that he breathes?"
"I have seen him only for a moment. He was breathing, but very feebly," answered the baronet.
"Ah! that poor white face! I shall never forget it," answered Rose, covering her eyes with both hands. "His eyes so wide open! Oh, how they frightened me!"