By whom it was torn out you have no need to know.

For what purpose it was torn out you may discover for yourself, if you will.

Read it first--at the fifth line from the top of the page.' Agnes felt the serious necessity of composing herself.

'Give me a chair,' she said to Henry; 'and I will do my best.' He placed himself behind her chair so that he could look over her shoulder and help her to understand the writing on the leaf.

Rendered into English, it ran as follows:-- I have now completed my literary survey of the first floor of the palace.