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That I accept of a service so offered, shows too well how miserably I am circumstanced. But I do accept it: let me leave this place. (Goes toward the mouth of the cave.)

Not by the burn, the water is too deep.

I came by it, and there is no other way.

Came by it, and dry-shod too! (Looking at her feet.) He who was with thee must have carried thee in his arms.

Yes, he did so; but now I will walk through the stream: wet feet will do me no injury.

There is another passage through a cleft rock on this side, concealed by the foxglove and fern.

Lead on, then, and I'll follow. [Exeunt.