When we are settled in New Spain
we will have you both come to us. Now, Edwin, I shall tell you
something: don't let Jane put you off any longer. She loves you; she
told me so. There! Good-bye, my friend; kiss her a thousand times for
me." And she flew her bird and galloped after it at headlong speed.
As I saw the beautiful young form receding from me, perhaps forever,
the tears stood in my eyes, while I thought of the strong heart that
so unfalteringly braved such dangers and was so loyal to itself and
daring for its love. She had shown a little feverish excitement for a
day or two, but it was the fever of anticipation, not of fear or
hesitancy.
Soon the princess was out of sight, and I waited for the others to
overtake me. When they came up I was greeted in chorus: "Where is the
princess?" I said she had gone off with her hawk, and had left me to
bring them after her. I held them talking while I could, and when we
started to follow took up the wrong scent. A short ride made this
apparent, when I came in for my full share of abuse and ridicule, for
I had led them against their judgment.
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