It is not probable, that any person would take the trouble of going to that remote stair-case, for the purpose of fastening a door.

If it was not fastened, when you entered the chamber, the wind, perhaps, shook the door and made the bolts slide.

But I know not why I should undertake to account for so trifling an occurrence.' This explanation was by no means satisfactory to Emily, who had observed, that the bolts were rusted, and consequently could not be thus easily moved; but she forbore to say so, and repeated her request.
'If you will not release yourself from the slavery of these fears,' said Montoni, sternly, 'at least forbear to torment others by the mention of them.

Conquer such whims, and endeavour to strengthen your mind.

No existence is more contemptible than that, which is embittered by fear.' As he said this, his eye glanced upon Madame Montoni, who coloured highly, but was still silent.