This smile warned the
doctor not to underestimate the man. “To tell you the truth, it has seemed just lately as
though we were becoming in some measure estranged. Plots were hatched in the provinces,
where many of the old and wealthy Catholic families resided, whose zeal for the
martyr of their religion (as the Chevalier was esteemed), sharpened by the
persecutions they themselves endured, rendered them hearty and efficient allies. But all that could be
ascertained in the village was, that a man had ridden off a short time before in
the direction of London. “I’d give anything,” he remarked, “to see our little Vee happily and
comfortably married. Ah Cum made a movement as though to follow, but reconsidered. Leonardo he was my—’
‘Don’t say it,’ Gerald cut in hoarsely. Manning, with a baffling smile. Her first impulse was to fly to the
window; and she was about to pass through it, at the risk of sharing the fate of
the unfortunate lady, when her arm was grasped by some one in the act of
ascending the ladder from without. Of what use was the temporary set-back to memory, when it
always returned with redoubled poignancy?
Then came another thought, astonishing. Wood glanced at the hardy offender, and not liking the expression of his
countenance, thought it advisable to postpone the execution of his threats to a
more favourable opportunity. At three o'clock, on the same day, Austin brought up Jack's provisions, and, after
carefully examining his fetters, and finding all secure, told him if he wanted
anything further he must mention it, as he should not be able to return in the
evening, his presence being required elsewhere.
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