Chapter XXX. 

"I shall go on through all eternity, Thank God, I only am an embryo still: The small beginning of a glorious soul, An atom that shall fill immensity." 

Coxe. 

A fortnight elapsed ere Willoughby and his party could tear themselves from a scene that had witnessed so much domestic happiness; but on which had fallen the blight of death. During that time, the future arrangements of the survivors were completed. Beekman was made acquainted with the state of feeling that existed between his brother- in-law and Maud, and he advised an immediate union. 

"Be happy while you can," he said, with bitter emphasis. "We live in troubled times, and heaven knows when we shall see better. Maud has not a blood-relation in all America, unless there may happen to be some in the British army. Though we should all be happy to protect and cherish the dear girl, she herself would probably, prefer to be near those whom nature has appointed her friends. To me, she will always seem a sister, as you must ever be a brother. By uniting yourselves at once, all appearances of impropriety will be avoided; and in time, God averting evil, you can introduce your wife to her English connections." 

"You forget, Beekman, that you are giving this advice to one who is a prisoner on parole, and one who may possibly be treated as a spy." 

"No--that is impossible. Schuyler, our noble commander, is both just and a gentleman. He will tolerate nothing of the sort. Your exchange can easily be effected, and, beyond your present difficulties, I can pledge myself to be able to protect you." 
How much time had passed since Willoughby left the scene?
was willoughby alone?
did they make arrangements?
of whom?
who was the brother in law?
What advice did he give?
what kind of times were they experiencing?
Did know if things would get better soon?
Did Maud have relatives in America?
Where might there be some?
Who does he think needs protection?
How does he seem to feel about her?
What appearance is he trying to avoid?
Was someone on parole?
How might he be treated?
who is the commander?
is he fair?
A fortnight
A fortnight
no
Willoughby and his party 
yes
the future arrangements of the survivors were completed.
of the survivors
 future arrangements of the survivors
Schuyler I think
Schuyler
an immediate union
 an immediate union
in troubled times,
We live in troubled times,
no
heaven knows when we shall see better
no
Maud has not a blood-relation in all America,
in the British army
in the British army
Maud
Though we should all be happy to protect and cherish the dear girl, 
she will always seem a sister,
. To me, she will always seem a sister,
all appearances of impropriety
 all appearances of impropriety
yes
Beekman, that you are giving this advice to one who is a prisoner on parole
as a spy
and one who may possibly be treated as a spy
Schuyler
Schuyler
yes
our noble commander,