Draw the curtains, my Antonia: But if I should not wake before midnight, do not sit up with me, I charge you.' Antonia promised to obey her, and having received her blessing drew the curtains of the Bed.

She then seated herself in silence at her embroidery frame, and beguiled the hours with building Castles in the air.

Her spirits were enlivened by the evident change for the better in Elvira, and her fancy presented her with visions bright and pleasing.

In these dreams Ambrosio made no despicable figure.

She thought of him with joy and gratitude; But for every idea which fell to the Friar's share, at least two were unconsciously bestowed upon Lorenzo.