He was still in the act of
giving forth the necessary mandates, when the tramp of horses was heard in
the court, and he was summoned to the door to greet his unknown visiters.
"We have reached Wish-Ton-Wish, and the dwelling of Captain Mark
Heathcote," said one, who appeared, by his air and better attire, to be
the principal of four that composed the party.
"By the favor of Providence; I call myself the unworthy owner of this
place of refuge."
"Then a Subject so loyal, and a man who hath so long proved himself
faithful in the wilderness, will not turn from his door the agents of his
Anointed Master."
"There is one greater than any of earth, who hath taught us to leave the
latch free. I pray you to alight, and to partake of that we can offer."
With this courteous but quaint explanation, the horsemen dismounted; and,
giving their steeds into the keeping of the laborers of the farm, they
entered the dwelling.
While the maidens of Ruth were preparing a repast suited to the hour and
to the quality of the guests, Mark and his son had abundant opportunity to
examine the appearance of the strangers.
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