Having given directions as to the drink of his
patient, and some medicine which he was to take, the surgeon then
left, stating that he should not call until the next evening, unless
he was sent for, as he considered all danger over.
Edward continued in a quiet slumber for the major portion of the
night. It was just break of day when he opened his eyes. Humphrey
offered him some drink, which Edward took greedily; and seeing
Humphrey, said--
"Oh, Humphrey, I had quite forgotten where I was--I'm so sleepy!" and
with these words his head fell on the pillow, and he was again asleep.
When it was broad daylight, Oswald came into the room:
"Master Humphrey, they say that all danger is over now, but that you
have remained here all night. I will relieve you now if you will let
me. Go and take a walk in the fresh air--it will revive you."
"I will, Oswald, and many thanks. My brother has woke up once, and, I
thank God, is quite sensible. He will know you when he wakes again,
and then do you send for me."
Humphrey left the room, and was glad, after a night of close
confinement in a sick-room, to feel the cool morning air fanning his
cheeks. He had not been long out of the house before he perceived
Clara coming toward him.
Pages:
415
416
417
418
419
420
421
422
423
424
425
426
427
428
429
430
431
432
433
434
435
436
437
438
439