Helen declined the offer, saying she was not afraid to walk there by herself.
"But are you sure you can find the way?"
"Quite sure," replied Helen.
And thanking the young lady for her kindness, she bade her good-night, and took her departure.
CHAPTER VI.
CAPTAIN LINDSAY.
The moon shone brightly as Helen was crossing the churchyard, but she had not gone far when she heard quick footsteps behind her, and thinking it must be Erick she stopped.
It was not her lover, but a tall Highland officer, whom she instantly recognised.
Surprised and alarmed at the sight, she would have fled, but Captain Lindsay, for it was he, sprang forward, and seized her arm.
"Let me go, I insist, sir," she cried indignantly.
"Not till I have had a few words with you, Helen," replied the captain. "I have been waiting an hour for you here. I found out that Miss Byrom had taken you home with her, so I kept watch near the door of the house for your coming forth. Erick, I knew, couldn't interrupt us, for I had contrived to get him out of the way."