Chapter 14 AT THE PLACE OF ARMS

Notwithstanding all that has been told, Hugh and Dick never slept more soundly than they did that night, nor was their rest broken by any dreams. At half past five in the morning-for they must be stirring early-David came to call them. He too, it seemed, had slept well. Also in the light of day the worst of his fear had left him.

"I am wondering