Des que le bruit des pas se fut évanoui dans le lointain, Jefferson Hope se leva d’un bond et aida ses compagnons a franchir la breche, puis les guidant a travers champs il les fit marcher aussi vite que possible soutenant la jeune fille, ou la portant presque, lorsque les forces semblaient lui manquer.
The instant that their footsteps had died away in the distance, Jefferson Hope sprang to his feet, and helping his companions through the gap, led the way across the fields at the top of his speed, supporting and half-carrying the girl when her strength appeared to fail her.