And if the doctor says so, I have no doubt of it.

I only heard of his illness a few minutes ago, and came instantly to nurse him." "_You_ nurse him ?" cried the old woman; "if you show him any affection now, it will be for the first time since your wedding-day." "How long has he been unwell ?" demanded Judith, with difficulty repressing her anger.
"He was seized the night before last," replied the old woman; "but he didn't know what was the matter with him when it began.

I saw him just before he went to rest, and he complained of a slight illness, but nothing to signify.

He must have passed a frightful night, for the vergers found him in the morning running about Saint Faith's like a madman, and dashing his spades and mattocks against the walls and pillars.

They secured him, and brought him here, and on examination, he proved to have the plague." "You surprise me by what you say," replied Judith.