The Wing and Wing

Chapter 24

"Our dangers and delights are near allies;

From the same stem the rose and prickle rise."

ALLEYN.

It has been seen that a generous sympathy had taken place of hostile

feeling, as respects Raoul, in the minds of most on board the

Proserpine. Under the influence of this sentiment, an order had been

passed through the sentries, not to molest their prisoner by too

frequent or unnecessary an examination of the state-room. With a view to

a proper regard to both delicacy and watchfulness, however, Winchester

had directed that the angle of the canvas nearest the cabin-door lantern

should be opened a few inches, and that the sentinel should look in

every half-hour; or as often as the ship's bell told the progress of

time. The object was simply to be certain that the prisoner was in his