Think of Clonakilty and the old lady herself.' Here I gave the chair a hoist that evidently astonished our fair friend, for a very imploring cry issued forth immediately after.
"'To the right, quick-step, forward, charge!' cried I; and we set off at a brisk trot down a steep narrow lane.
"'Here it is now,--the light in the window.

Cheer up.' "As I said this we came short up to a fine, portly-looking doorway, with great stone pillars and cornice.
"'Make yourself at home, Maurice,' said he; 'bring her in.' So saying, we pushed forward--for the door was open--and passed boldly into a great flagged hall, silent and cold, and dark as the night itself.
"'Are you sure we're right ?' said he.
"'All right,' said I; 'go ahead.' "And so we did, till we came in sight of a small candle that burned dimly at a distance from us.
"'Make for the light,' said I; but just as I said so Shaugh slipped and fell flat on the flagway.

The noise of his fall sent up a hundred echoes in the silent building, and terrified us both dreadfully.

After a minute's pause, by one consent we turned and made for the door, falling almost at every step, and frightened out of our senses, we came tumbling together into the porch, and out in the street, and never drew breath till we reached the barracks.

Meanwhile let me return to Mrs.Rogers.The dear old lady, who had passed an awful time since she left the ball, had just rallied out of a fainting fit when we took to our heels; so after screaming and crying her best, she at last managed to open the top of the chair, and by dint of great exertions succeeded in forcing the door, and at length freed herself from bondage.