Blantyre's halloo soon brought them to the spot. The foremost manseemed much troubled at the sight, and asked what he could do.

"Can you ride?"

"Well, sir, I bean't much of a muleman, but I'd risk my neckfor the Lady Anne; she was uncommon good to my wife in the winter."

"Then mount this mule, my friend -- your neck will be quite safe --and ride to the doctor's and ask him to come instantly; then on to the hall;tell them all that you know, and bid them send me the carriage,with Lady Anne's maid and help. I shall stay here."

"All right, sir, I'll do my best, and I pray God the dear young ladymay open her eyes soon." Then, seeing the other man, he called out,"Here, Joe, run for some water, and tell my missis to comeas quick as she can to the Lady Anne."