His profession seemed to him now
a boon of mercy to the suffering, and he saw how poorly he had performed
his mission to the world. He felt a pleasure he had never before
experienced, in being able to relieve the distressed, to heal the
wounded heart, as well as the bruised limb.
Under the skilful pilotage of Dr. Vaudelier the more rapid currents were
avoided, the boat pressed to her utmost speed; and in a short time the
party landed at the wood-yard of Jerry Swinger.
During the absence of the messengers Emily, by the most assiduous
attentions, had succeeded in restoring the wounded woman to a state of
partial consciousness. The arrival of the doctor increased her hopes of
a speedy restoration. The rough woodman, who had patiently watched Emily
as she labored over his beloved partner, was melted into tears of joy
when he heard her faintly articulate his name.
After a thorough examination of the wound, the doctor announced the
gratifying intelligence that the woman was not dangerously wounded. The
severe operation of extracting the ball was performed, and the patient
left to the quiet her situation demanded.
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