The six sisters of the valleys : an historical romance - University Library

THE TWINS. 89
" Think of that city, and of Him who
dwells there. We shall be ever with the
Lord—ever with the Lord : let that cheer
us. We are in the fire now, but the reward
is hereafter."
" It is so sweet to hear you talk, my
more than sister, and I do not feel so
frightened in this gloomy dungeon when I
hear your voice. Oh, my boys, my boys,
what would your mother give to clasp you
once more? Shall we ever get out, do
you think?"
" I cannot tell. Let us strengthen
ourselves in God, and prepare for the
worst."
" What do you mean ? Surely you
do not think they will put us to a cruel
death ?"
" They may," calmly rejoined Margue-
rite. " You have heard father speak of
the martyrdom of Ooupin : there are many
such in our history."
" The very thought makes me tremble.