“The miniature is set in a narrow gold frame, without jewels; for although I won my promotion, it was only a lieutenancy. However, I am content. It was at Guilford Court-house, in your own Carolina country, the day Tarleton was wounded. Soon I am going home, with my pockets full of American pebbles, to claim the original, and bring her back here to this great country to enjoy the freedom I am glad you won.”
And when Joscelyn went home, after hearing the letter read, she again opened her box of treasures and took from it a shining gold piece, and looked at it with a startled sweetness in her eyes.
“‘MY HEART’S PRISONER FOR TIME AND ETERNITY.’”
CHAPTER XXIX.
THE END OF THE THREAD.
“Does not all the blood within me
Leap to meet thee, leap to meet thee,
As the spring to meet the sunshine!”