But his indecision was only momentary. The feelings, whatever they were, that had first led him to associate himself with Hildebrand, then revived, and all his involuntary apprehensions subsided. Instead of looking on him as a national enemy, he regarded him only as one of a marked race, who, by their daring and genius, stood out in relief from the rest of the world, the lords and leaders of all mankind. Hildebrand, with that instinctive apprehension which belongs exclusively to refined minds, readily divined what was passing in the cavalier’s bosom; and though, out of regard for their mutual safety, anxious to proceed, did not offer to bring his meditation to a close. Thus left to himself, the cavalier, as if unmindful of their situation, lingered on the shore for several minutes, and took the final step of entering the boat at his own unbiassed prompture. END OF VOL. I. London: HENRY RICHARDS, Brydges-street, Covent-garden. Transcriber’s Notes: There are two Chapter IV’s. The chapters were not renumbered. Spelling and hyphenation (including inconsistent hyphenation) consistent with the period were retained. Added punctuation and quotation marks missed in printing. Changed “his” to “his” on page 52. (His thoughts as our thoughts) Added missing “s” in “his”, on page 76. (Sir Edgar and his family) Changed “prerarations” to “preparations” on page 125. (bustle attending the preparations) Changed “acconnt” to “account” on page 276. (There was a long account) End of the Project Gutenberg EBook of Hildebrand, by Anonymous