I swear it in my own name and in that of my child and of my husband also--if he lives." "Your husband if he lives might need this wealth, sweet Cicely." "Then, Mother, except to save his life, or liberty or honour, I tell you I will refuse it to him, who, when he learns what you have done for me and our son, would give it you and all else he has besides--nay, would pay it as an honourable debt." "Well, Cicely, in God's name and my own I thank you, and we'll see, we'll see! Only be advised, lest Dr.Legh should learn of this treasure.
But where is it, Emlyn?
Fear not to tell me who can be secret, for it is well that more than one should know, and I think that your danger is past." "Yes, speak, Emlyn," said Cicely, "for though I never asked before, fearing my own weakness, I am curious.

None can hear us here." "Then, Mistress, I will tell you.

You remember that on the day of the burning of Cranwell we sought refuge on the central tower, whence I carried you senseless to the vault.

Now in that vault we lay all night, and while you swooned I searched with my fingers till I found a stone that time and damp had loosened, behind which was a hollow.

In that hollow I hid the jewels that I carried wrapt in silk in the bosom of my robe.