Fortunately no bones were broken, and a draught of clear water, brought by Jacques from a neighbouring pond, speedily restored Harry's shaken faculties.
"Now, Kate," said Charley, leading forward the horse which he had ridden, "I have changed saddles, as you see; this horse will suit you better, and I'll take the shine out of your charger on the way home."
"Thank you, Charley," said Kate, with a smile. "I've quite recovered from my fright--if, indeed, it is worth calling by that name; but I fear that Harry has--"
"Oh, I'm all right," cried Harry, advancing as he spoke to assist Kate in mounting. "I am ashamed to think that my wild cry was the cause of all this."
In another minute they were again in their saddles, and turning their faces homeward, they swept over the plain at a steady g
