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Veranilda

CHAPTER XXVIII
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Whether she remained under that roof I never learnt.

During our journey, she suffered much, often weeping bitterly, often all but distraught with anger and despair.

Before leaving the ship we were told that, if either of us tried to escape, we should be fettered, and only the fear of that indignity kept Aurelia still.

Her face, as I remember its last look, was dreadful, so white and anguished.

I have often feared that, if she were long kept prisoner, she would lose her senses.' Basil having heard the story to an end without speaking, made known the thoughts it stirred in him.


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