The latter agreed to wait below to render any assistance that might be required, and went downstairs with Parravicin and Chowles.

The two latter instantly quitted the house together, and hastened to Watling-street.
With a beating heart, Leonard then followed the old woman to Nizza's chamber.

They had to pass through a small anteroom, the door of which was carefully locked.

The suite of apartments occupied by the captive girl were exquisitely and luxuriously furnished, and formed a striking contrast to the rest of the house.

The air was loaded with perfumes; choice pictures adorned the walls; and the tables were covered with books and china ornaments.