the door, and entered the cottage; in less than half an hour he returned to her, accompanied by an elderly man.
"Well, Mademoiselle, (said he, as he approached her) I have settled every thing, I hope, to your satisfaction. My friend has kindly promised to attend you to Paris, and is now going to L———, which is about two leagues off, to procure a proper conveyance for you."
"You must thank your friend for me (said Madeline, rising) for I have not language to express the gratitude I feel for his promised protection."
"My friend Oliver is a good soul (cried Lafroy), and does not require thanks."
"No! (exclaimed Oliver), I do not, indeed!"
"I think you had better now retire to a chamber, and try to take some repose, ere you commence your journey," said Lafroy.
"Do, Mademoiselle (cried Oliver), my daughter will be happy to attend you."
