PEERING OUT INTO THE GLOOM. 



But he may not be far off; he may be wounded, and lying on the plain.** 



** But where f" was the terrifying question. 



"Ah ! " muttered Jack, the exclamation caused by the rain which now began 10 

 descend copiously; " that isn't going to make it very comfortable for him." 



"Nor for us either," added Mr. Godkin. 



The three peered out in the gloom, looking, listening, hoping and praying; and 

 that was all they could do, for an emotion akin to despair was in each heart. 



