"Be assured I will not wantonly take the life of even the most hardened
villain; but in defence of Miss Dumont I shall consider that the end
will justify the means."
Uncle Nathan went to his post, and Henry, muffling himself in a large
camp-cloak, seated himself near Emily's door. Accustomed as he was to
the perils and privations of the camp, the duty before him did not seem
difficult or irksome. To his chivalrous spirit there was a pleasure in
thus watching over an innocent being, while she slept, unconscious of
the danger that menaced her. Lighting his cigar, he resigned himself to
the dream of blissful anticipations, which relieved the monotony of the
scene.
Maxwell, in the seclusion of his state-room, had thoroughly digested the
plan for the abduction of Emily. Vernon had arranged the details, and
the lawyer's reflections suggested no material alteration. His wounded
arm was a hindrance, but time was too precious to admit of delay. The
Chalmetta was so tardy in her movements that Jaspar must soon overtake
them, and then the opportunity would be lost.
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