Midnight
Then followed the rain , which struck them just as they reached the valley . It was one of those sudden mountain storms , the dread of the most hardened trails-man , and the utter consternation of the chechahco . Fortunately the wind was in the backs of the travellers , and the trail was smoother now . Never for a moment did Glen hesitate , and Midnight responded splendidly to the occasion , inspiring with courage the horses following . The roar of the wind was terrific , and the trees bowed like reeds beneath its onslaught . Never had Glen experienced such a storm on the trail , and most thankful was she for the riding-cloak which Nannie had placed upon her shoulders . Her hat had been torn from her head , and her hair was tossed in the wildest confusion about her face and half blinded her .