At all events, I had no distrust.

My companion opened the gate, and called to some person without.

It was profoundly dark; but I could perceive a carriage, or some other vehicle, at a little distance.

Alarmed at the sight, I whispered my fears to my companion, and would have retreated; but she laid hold of my hand, and detained me.

The next moment I felt a rude grasp upon my arm.