"Did you come all alone?"
"Yes; there are about thirty soldiers at the Castle; but I thought, if I went after them, I should lose sight of you, and so I came up alone. I have some good news for you, Ella."
"What is it?" she asked, faintly.
"Your father and mother met on board of the steamer, and are now good friends."
"I am so glad! But I do wish we could rest," she added.
"Sit down on this log, Ella," I replied, conducting her to a fallen tree. "I haven't heard anything from that Indian, and I don't believe he is on our track."
"O, I hope not; but I couldn't run if I saw him this instant."
"We ought to get back to the Castle to-night, if it is possible," I added.
"I don't believe I can walk so far."
"Your poor mother is suffering every moment. If she only knew you were safe, I would not go farther than Kit's cabin to-night."