“Why, you do not mean to say that you feel equal to going on?”
“Oh yes, herr. I am a little stiff and tired this morning, but that will be all gone by to-morrow; and I meant to take you up to a crystal cave to-day.”
Saxe looked at Dale’s wondering face, and then burst into a hearty laugh.
“It is of no use to dwell upon troubles gone by, herr,” said Melchior. “I shall get well quicker here than down at the chalet. How soon will you be ready to start?”
Chapter Twenty Six.
An Expedition.
There was no doubt about Melchior’s willingness to make a fresh start that day; but none was made, Dale being of the opinion that a quiet rest in the neighbourhood of the camp would be of advantage to all concerned.
“Rest our bodies and our nerves too, Saxe,” he said. “I am pretty strong in mind and muscle, but yesterday’s business shook me in both. I can see it all constantly; and as for my arms, the strain upon them was terrific.”