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Veranilda

CHAPTER XXVIII
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Sisinnius and his monkish follower were in the ship, but held no speech with their captives.

After a day or two of sailing, they landed at nightfall, but in what place she had never learnt.

Still conducted by the anchorets, they were taken to pass the night in a large house, where they had good entertainment, but saw only the female slaves who waited upon them.

The next day began a journey by road; and thus, after more than one weary day, they arrived at the house of religious women which was to be Veranilda's home for nearly a twelvemonth.
'I knew not where I was, and no one would answer me that question, though otherwise I had gentle and kindly usage.

Aurelia I saw no more; we had not even taken leave of each other, for we did not dream on entering the house that we were to be parted.


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