"Where is he? I long to see him, and give him my thanks and blessing."
"He is in that cottage yonder, which is at present our quarters," Captain
Davenant said. "I told them to send off a trooper to Limerick, for a
doctor, as soon as they got across."
"But you assured me his wound was not dangerous," Mrs. Conyers said
anxiously.
"No, I am sure it is not. It is a severe wound, but not likely to have
serious consequences. But I fear that some of the men are in a far worse
condition."
"I shall install myself as head nurse," Mrs. Conyers said, decidedly. "We
owe so much to you all, that that is the least I can do."
"Very well, Mrs. Conyers. Then I appoint you head of the hospital. I will
have the four seriously wounded men moved into the cottage next to mine.
You will be able to obtain plenty of assistance among the women of the
village. O'Moore and I will move into other quarters, and leave the
cottage to you and your daughter. Your servants can have the cottage on
the other side."
They had now reached the door.
"I will just go in and see him first," Captain Davenant said.
Larry was sitting by Walter's couch.
"Well, Walter, how are you feeling?"
"Oh, I am all right now," Walter said, "since Larry brought me word that
the boats have brought everyone across safely.
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