I will keep guard without and watch for the train . '' He left her , and having made herself comfortable on one of the sofas , she lay watching the tall shadow pass and repass door and window , as Karl marched up and down the platform , with the tireless tramp of a sentinel on duty . A pleasant sense of security stole over her , and with a smile at Amy 's enjoyment of the adventure when it was over , Helen fell asleep . A far-off shriek half woke her , and starting up , she turned to meet the courier coming in to wake her . Up thundered the train , every carriage apparently full of sleepy passengers , and the guard in a state of sullen wrath at some delay , the consequences of which would fall heaviest on him . From carriage to carriage hurried Karl and his charge , to be met with everywhere by the cry , `` All full , '' in many languages , and with every aspect of inhospitality . One carriage only showed two places ; the other seats were occupied by six students , who gallantly invited the lady to enter . But Helen shrunk back , saying , -- `` Is there no other place ? '' `` None , mademoiselle ; this , or remain till morning , '' said Karl . `` Where will you go if I take this place ? '' `` Among the luggage , -- anywhere ; it is nothing . But we must decide at once . '' `` Come with me ; I 'm afraid to be locked in here alone , '' said Helen , desperately . `` Mademoiselle forgets I am her courier . '' `` I do not forget that you are a gentleman . Pray come in ; my uncle will thank you . '' `` I will , '' and with a sudden brightening of the eyes , a grateful glance , and an air of redoubled respect , Hoffman followed her into the carriage . They were off at once , and the thing was done before Helen had time to feel anything but the relief which the protection of his presence afforded her . The young gentlemen stared at the veiled lady and her grim escort , joked under their breath , and looked wistfully at the suppressed cigars , but behaved with exemplary politeness till sleep overpowered them , and one after the other dropped off asleep to dream of their respective Gretchens . Helen could not sleep , and for hours sat studying the unconscious faces before her , the dim landscape flying past the windows , or forgot herself in reveries .
XXXXX remained motionless and silent , except when she addressed him , wakeful also , and assiduous in making the long night as easy as possible .
Amy Gretchens Hoffman Karl fall inhospitality left morning repass reveries