Convinced by this observation that Agnes had not abandoned our plan, I returned with a light heart to my former station.
The half-hour struck! The three-quarters struck! My bosom beat high with hope and expectation.

At length the wished-for sound was heard.
The Bell tolled 'One,' and the Mansion echoed with the noise loud and solemn.

I looked up to the Casement of the haunted Chamber.

Scarcely had five minutes elapsed, when the expected light appeared.

I was now close to the Tower.