It bore Nizza Macascree, who, rushing between them, arrested the stroke.
"Oh! why have you done this ?" cried Leonard, in a tone of reproach.
"I will tell you why," rejoined Parravicin, triumphantly; "because she saw you were unable to defend her, and, like a true woman, surrendered herself to the victor.

Take care of him, Pillichody, while I secure the girl.

Spit him, if he attempts to stir." And twining his arms round Nizza, notwithstanding her shrieks and resistance, he bore her away.

Infuriated by the sight, Leonard Holt threw himself upon Pillichody, and a desperate struggle took place between them, which terminated this time successfully for the apprentice.

Wresting his long rapier from the bully, Leonard rushed after Parravicin, and reached the end of Wood-street, just in time to see him spring into a coach, and drive off with his prize.