“He gazed long and wistfully upon Charley.
“Then turning his face away, left the spot without uttering a word.
“The silence startled Charley.
“Accustomed as he was to give full vent to his own passions and anger, he could not comprehend or solve the forbearance of his brother.
“He knew that Ned’s nature was too brave and noble to give way to fear.
“‘Might it not be contempt?’ he thought.
“As this suspicion crossed his mind, he followed his brother, and placing one hand upon his shoulder, said.
“‘Where are you going? Do you consent to surrender Leoline?’
“‘Does she love you?’ Ned replied.
“His voice quivered with emotion.