My life has been ruined by it--ruined." The second "ruined" was followed by numerous repetitions of the same word.

The last one, at the very end of the sentence, had been ornamented with numerous curves and spirals by the sick woman's pen.
On the right-hand margin of the sheet stood a series of short notes "Ten thousand florins to Anna.

To be secured to herself.

Otherwise they will fall into the clutches of that foot-pad, d'Avila.
"Three times as much to Henrica.

Her father will pay her the money--from the sum he owes me.