The same demand followed, and in a louder key.

Still no answer.

A third summons, however, so alarmed Mrs.Bloundel, that, forgetful of her husband's injunctions, she opened the door and looked out; but, as Wyvil had hastily retired into a recess, she could see no one.
Greatly frightened and perplexed, Mrs.Bloundel rushed to the head of the stairs, to see whether there was any one below; and as she did so, Wyvil slipped into the room, and locked the door.

The only object he beheld--for he had eyes for nothing else--was Amabel, who, seeing him, uttered a faint scream.

Clasping her in his arms, Wyvil forgot, in the delirium of the moment, the jeopardy in which he was placed.
"Do you know what has happened ?" cried Amabel, extricating herself from his embrace.
"I know all," replied her lover; "I would risk a thousand deaths for your sake.