The Talisman

"[...]which was brilliant with the setting sun. 'This promises a fair day for our journey,' said Mr. Courtland; 'are you all ready, Frank?' but Frank could not answer; and his mother turned away and went to her own chamber, for she did not wish to let Frank witness the effect of her feelings, lest his heart should fail him, when he came to bid her good bye. In a few minutes, she recovered her self-command, and returning to the parlour,[...]".