"But this sum of gold," said Ivanhoe, gravely, "my honour is concerned in repaying it to your father."

"You had better have tarried there to fight for the recovery of the Holy Sepulchre," said the Templar.

The brothers interchanged a glance, and looking at Kate for a little time without speaking, shook hands, and nodded as if they were congratulating each other on something very delightful.

In the evening Andrew and Pierre got into the open carriage and drove to Bald Hills. Prince Andrew, glancing at Pierre, broke the silence now and then with remarks which showed that he was in a good temper.