Was  he  alone,  that  long  night,  whose  brave,  loving  spirit
was  bearing  up,  in  that  old  shed,  against  buffeting  and  brutal
Itripes  ?

Nay !  There  stood  by  him  One,  —  seen  by  him  alone,  —
» like  unto  the  Son  of  God."


462  UNCLE  TOM'S  CABIN;  OB,

The  tempter  stood  by  him,  too,  —  blinded  by  forioos,  de*
potic  will,  —  every  moment  pressing  him  to  shun  that  agony  by
the  betrayal  of  the  innocent.  Bat  the  brave,  true  heart  was
firm  on  the  Eternal  Bock.  Like  his  Master,  he  knew  that,  i£  he
saved  others,  himself  he  could  not  save ;  nor  could  utmost  ex-
tremity wring  from  him  words,  save  of  prayer  and  holy  trust.
"  He  's  most  gone,  Mas'r,"  said  Sambo,  touched,  in  spite  of
himself,  by  the  patience  of  his  victim.
"  Pay  away,  tiU  he  gives  up !  Give  it  to  him !  —  give  it  to
him !  "  shouted  Legree.  "  I  'U  take  every  drop  of  blood  he
has,  unless  he  confesses !  "

Tom  opened  his  eyes,  and  looked  upon  his  master.  "  Te
poor  miserable  crittur ! "  he  said,  "  there  an't  no  more  ye  can
do  !  I  forgive  ye,  with  all  my  soul !  "  and  he  fainted  entirely
away.
