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GOING ASTRAY
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were too fatigued to undertake the last leg of their journey, and to risk the loss of this day and the coming night in haggling with the incredulous officials, without first recovering some of their spirit and pride. At all events, if Aseneth was once taken within the Walls, it was certain that there she would remain. Therefore Rachor posted his guards on the fringe of this delightful bower, and with the rest of his worn and weary band retired deep into the cool shade on the brim of the pool and surrendered himself to the sweet sway of witching sleep.
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