It was fastened, but Leonard knocking violently against it, it was soon opened by Judith Malmayns, who appeared much surprised, and not a little alarmed, at the sight of so many persons.

She was not alone, and her companion was Chowles.

He was seated at a table, on which stood a flask of brandy and a couple of glasses, and seemed a good deal confused at being caught in such a situation, though he endeavoured to cover his embarrassment by an air of effrontery.
"Where is the Earl of Rochester ?--where is Amabel ?" demanded Leonard Holt.
"I know nothing about either of them," replied Judith.

"Why do you put these questions to me ?" "Because you admitted them to the cathedral," cried the apprentice, furiously, "and because you have concealed them.

If you do not instantly guide me to their retreat, I will make you a terrible example to all such evil-doers in future." "If you think to frighten me by your violence, you are mistaken," returned Judith, boldly.