"
"She is safe and well," replied Edward, "I think so, at least. I
brought her down the ladder, and put her in the stable before I
attempted to put out the fire. See, there she is; she has not
recovered yet from her swoon. Bring some water. She breathes! thank
God! There, that will do, Oswald, she is recovering. Now let us cover
her up in your cloak, and carry her to your cottage. We will recover
her there."
Oswald folded up the still unconscious girl in his cloak, and earned
her away in his arms, followed by Edward.
As soon as they arrived at the cottage, the inmates of which were all
busy at the keeper's lodge, they put her on a bed, and very soon
restored her to consciousness.
"Where is my father?" cried Patience, as soon as she was sufficiently
recovered.
"He is safe and well, miss," replied Oswald.
"Is the house burned down?"
"No. The fire is all out again."
"Who saved me? tell me."
"Young Armitage, miss."
"Who is he? oh, I recollect now; but I must go to my father. Where is
he?"
"In the other cottage, miss."
Patience attempted to stand, but found that she was too much
exhausted, and she fell back again on the bed. "I can't stand," said
she. "Bring my father to me."
"I will, miss," replied Oswald.
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