Dismiss him for ever.

On that condition, he shall depart unharmed and freely." "I will do so," she rejoined.
Nothing more was then said.

Amabel seated herself and kept her eyes fixed on Leonard, who, avoiding her regards, stationed himself near the door.
By-and-by a slight tap was heard without, and the apprentice cautiously admitted Gregory Swindlehurst and his comrade.

The latter was habited like the other watchman, in a blue night-rail, and was armed with a halberd.

He appeared much stouter, much older, and, so far as could be discovered of his features--for a large handkerchief muffled his face--much uglier (if that were possible) than his companion.