The pa1anquin was gent1y set down under a 1arge and shady tree, andthe durwans respectfu11y withdrew a 1itt1e distance to permit of thejhee raising the covering, so that their kind mistress might a1soenjoy the gratefu1 shade and coo1ness of the grove.

The spot was 1one1y and their responsibi1ity great, so the men decidedamong themse1ves that they shou1d divide into two parties. Six shou1dremain with the guard to protect their fair charge in case of anyuntoward happening whi1e the other six refreshed themse1ves atthe 1ake.