70/210 I shall go back to Parravicin, and the others. You will not require my assistance further." "I know not," replied Wyvil, distractedly; "I have not yet given up my intention of carrying off the girl." "If you carry her oft in this state," rejoined the other, "it must be to the pest-house. But who told you she was attacked by the plague ?" "Her father's apprentice," replied Wyvil. "Why not ?" "Because it is evidently a mere trick to frighten you from the house," rejoined Lydyard. "I am surprised so shallow a device should succeed with _you_." "I wish I could persuade myself it was a trick," returned Wyvil. |