He would not leave those whom He has delivered at such a price to perish in the final water, Alwin.
Edred seemed to be only half awake, and he grumbled an impatient answer; but Alwin shook him with a despairing cry.
Plainly, Alwin Bushnell was puzzled, and not a little amazed.
Alwin had just sufficient strength left to clasp the feet of his Deliverer with a cry of love, but Edred neither spoke nor moved.
Alwin looked towards the Hills in silence, with a rapt face, on which the glory seemed reflected.
