It was a night of unrest to them all; but morning found her free from
pain, though weak and languid, and still filled with distress if her
father was absent for more than a few moments from her side. She inquired
of him at what hour she had come in the day before: then watched the time
and, as soon as released from her promise, told them all.
Great was his indignation; and, determined that, if possible, the villain
should be apprehended and brought to justice, he sent word at once to the
magistrates: a warrant was issued, and several parties were presently out
in different directions in hot pursuit.
But with the twenty-four hours' start Jackson had made good his escape,
and the only advantage gained was the relief of knowing that he no longer
infested the neighborhood.
"But when may he not return?" Elsie said with a shudder. "Papa, I tremble
for you, and for--Mr. Travilla."
"I am far more concerned for you," he answered, gazing upon her pale face
with pitying, fatherly tenderness. "But let us cast this care, with all
others, upon our God. 'Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is
stayed on Thee; because he trusteth in Thee.'"
CHAPTER ELEVENTH.
"Of truth, he truly will all styles deserve
Of wise, good, just; a man both soul and nerve.
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