She dropped upon one knee before him.

He crossed his hands over her head--he looked up to heaven--his bosom heaved--his lips moved--then pausing a moment--"Go," said he, "and may the angels which guard innocence minister to your sorrows, and lead you into peace!" Helen bowed, and breathing inwardly a devout response, rose and followed the prior out of the cell.

At the end of the cloister she again bade farewell to Halbert.

Before the great gates stood the knights with their attendants.

She once more kissed the crucifix held by the prior, and giving her hand to the Scot, was placed by him on a horse richly caparisoned.