Worn out at length, Disbrowe gave her a terrible look, and rushed out of the room.
He had not been alone many minutes when he was surprised by the entrance of Judith.

He eagerly inquired whether his wife was worse, but was informed she had dropped into a slumber.
"Hearing what has passed between you," said the nurse, "and noticing your look when you left the room, I came to tell you, that if you fall in this duel, your last moments need not be embittered by any thoughts of your wife.

I will take care she does not recover." A horrible smile lighted up Disbrowe's features.
"You are the very person I want," he said.

"When I would do evil, the fiend rises to my bidding.

If I am slain, you know what to do.