It is not the first time I have been awakened by a shriek like that.

It is a kind of nightmare, no doubt; and it passes off in a few minutes, and leaves her sleeping calmly.' He went to her ladyship's door, pushed it open a little way, and looked in.

'Yes, she is sleeping as quietly as an infant,' he said, shutting the door softly as he spoke.
'I am very glad; but surely she ought to have her maid near her at night, if she is subject to those attacks.' 'It is no attack, I tell you.

It is nothing but a dream,' answered Steadman impatiently.
'Yet you were frightened, just as I was, or you would not have got up and dressed,' said Hammond, looking at the man suspiciously.
He had heard of this old servant Steadman, who was supposed to enjoy more of her ladyship's confidence than any one else in the household; but he had never spoken to the man before that night.
'Yes, I came.

It was my duty to come, knowing her ladyship's habits.