I saw the grave smile, with a hint of pleading, on his face; and I reached out and caught his hand.
"Whatever be the end of my search, brother," I said, "I will go to the setting sun, and beyond if need be, to aid you to find the soul which you seek."
"The same words are in my heart, brother," he replied simply.
XII
INTO THE WILDERNESS
"Bolling hath disappeared," said Governor Burnet. "You will not see him again, save it be in the dining-room of Captain van Horne's house where the governor worked pending the refurbishing of his official residence within the walls of the Fort.
"I have given orders to all officers of troops and town officials that he is to be detained if he ventures to appear," he continued; "but the knave—or, I should say his master—is too wise. By the way, an express arrived from Fort Orange[[1]] last night and reported having spoken Murray's party in the Tappan Zee. He will be a good three days ahead of you, 'twould seem."
[[1]] Albany.
"I am not sorry," I answered. "Have you any further instructions for me, sir?"
"Aye. Are you ready to sail?"