How do you know that?
I saw no room." "Because one day I heard a voice behind the tapestry, Senor, and, lifting it, saw a sliding door left open, and Master Castell kneeling before a table and saying his prayers aloud." "How strange! And what was there on the table ?" "Only a queer-shaped box of wood like a little house, and two candlesticks, and some rolls of parchment.

But I forgot, Senor; I promised Master Castell to say nothing about that place, for he turned and saw me, and came at me like a watchdog out of its kennel.

You won't say that I told you, will you, Senor ?" "Not I; your good master's private cupboard does not interest me.

Now I want to know something more.

Why is that beautiful cousin of yours not married?
Has she no suitors ?" "Suitors, Senor?
Yes, plenty of them, but she sends them all about their business, and seems to have no mind that way." "Perhaps she is in love with her cousin, that long-legged, strong-armed, wooden-headed Master Brome." "Oh! no, Senor, I don't think so; no lady could be in love with him--he is too stern and silent." "I agree with you, Senora.