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The Dawn of Day -- The Last Farewell -- Departure for the Fair -- The Fine Horse -- Return to the Dingle -- No Isopel.
It was about the dawn of day when I was awakened by the voice of Mr. Petulengro shouting from the top of the dingle, and bidding me get up. I arose instantly, and dressed myself for the expedition to the fair. On leaving my tent, I was surprised to observe Belle, entirely dressed, standing close to her own little encampment. "Dear me," said I, "I little expected to find you up so early. I suppose Jasper's call awakened you, as it did me. " "I merely lay down in my things," said Belle, "and have not slept during the night. " "And why did you not take off your things and go to sleep? " said I. "I did not undress," said Belle, "because I wished to be in readiness to bid you farewell when you departed; and as for sleeping, I could not. " "Well, God bless you! " said I, taking Belle by the hand. Belle made no answer, and I observed that her hand was very cold. "What is the matter with you? " said I, looking her in the face.