Leonard remained by him for a short time, but, overpowered by the pestilential effluvia, and the sight of so many miserable objects, he was compelled to seek the open air.

Returning, however, shortly afterwards, he found the piper in a very perturbed state.

On hearing Leonard's voice he appeared greatly relieved, and, taking his gown from beneath his pillow, gave it to him, and desired him to unrip a part of the garment, in which it was evident something was sewn.

The apprentice complied, and a small packet dropped forth.
"Take it," said the piper; "and if I die,--and Nizza should happily be preserved from her ravisher, give it her.

But not otherwise--not otherwise.