But I must either find the doctor or go elsewhere.

Farewell!" "I will go with you in search of him," said Leonard.
"No, no; you must not--shall not," cried Solomon Eagle.
"Wherefore not ?" asked the apprentice.
"Do not question me, but leave me," rejoined the enthusiast.
"Do you know aught of Amabel--of her retreat ?" persisted Leonard, who had a strange misgiving that the enthusiast's errand in some way referred to her.
"I do," replied Solomon Eagle, gloomily; "but I again advise you not to press me further." "Answer me one question at least," cried Leonard.

"Is she with the Earl of Rochester ?" "She is," replied Solomon Eagle; "but I shall allay your fears in that respect when I tell you she is sick of the plague." Leonard heard nothing more, for, uttering a wild shriek, he fell to the ground insensible.

He was aroused to consciousness by a sudden sense of strangulation, and opening his eyes, beheld two dark figures bending over him, one of whom was kneeling on his chest.

A glance showed him that this person was Chowles; and instantly comprehending what was the matter, and aware that the coffin-maker was stripping him previously to throwing him into the dead-cart, which was standing hard by, he cried aloud, and struggled desperately to set himself free.