Falkner Chapter 10

In which the tender attentions of Elizabeth are drawn forth by the perilous exploits and precarious health of the valiant Falkner, whose reckless courage and suffering are set against the somber backdrop of war's desolation. With steadfast resolve and a heart full of anxious affection, she undertakes a perilous journey to his side in a forsaken village, watching over him with the gentle vigilance that bespeaks a young soul compelled to confront the bitter lessons of life and loss.