"He is safe and well, miss," replied Oswald.
"Is the house burned down?"
"No. The fire is all out again."
"Who saved me? tell me."
"Young Armitage, miss."
"Who is he? oh, I recollect now; but I must go to my father. Where is he?"
"In the other cottage, miss."
Patience attempted to stand, but found that she was too much exhausted, and she fell back again on the bed. "I can't stand," said she. "Bring my father to me."
"I will, miss," replied Oswald. "Will you stay here, Edward?"
"Yes," replied Edward. He went out of the cottage door, and remained there while Oswald went to Mr. Heatherstone.