Was fast approaching; up th' unclouded sky

The glorious moon pursued her path of light,

And shed a silv'ry splendor far and nigh;

No sound, save of the night-wind's gentlest sigh,

Could reach the ear."

A dead silence reigns between them: they both gaze with admirable perseverance at the horse's ears. Never before has that good animal been troubled by two such steady stares. Then Lilian stirs slightly, and a little chattering sound escapes her, that rouses Guy to speech.

"You are tired?" he says, in freezing tones.

"Very."

"Cold?"

"Very."