"I have no fear of infection." The old woman looked hard at Parravicin, as if awaiting his orders.
"Yes, yes, you can take him to her room," said the knight, who seemed completely overpowered by the intelligence, "if he chooses to go thither.

But why do you suppose it is the plague ?" "One cannot well be deceived in a seizure of that kind," replied the old woman, shaking her head.
"I thought the disorder never attacked the same person twice," said Parravicin.
"I myself am an instance to the contrary," replied Leonard.
"And, as you have twice recovered, there may be a chance for Nizza," said Parravicin.

"This old woman will take you to her.

I will hasten to Doctor Hodges's residence, and if I should fail in meeting him, will not rest till I procure assistance elsewhere.

Do not leave her till I return." Leonard readily gave a promise to the desired effect, and accompanying him to the door, told Rainbird what had happened.