By the time she came down two more trunks were downstairs and a rolled up canvous in his hands as he held the door for her. He knew Matthew would return soon enough and everything else would safe until then. Despite what he had said. As he lead them abck to the carriage everything was loaded and soon they would be rolling again.

"We are heading to Carolina." he spoke looking to her. "We will not make it before dawn so there will be a stop at an inn or two. I hope it will not make you uncomfortable to room with me but I would feel better if we did stay together. Of course our names must be shed."