Farewell, sir, for a short time." On reaching the court, Catesby expanded his chest, shook his limbs, and exclaimed, "At length, I breathe freely.

The atmosphere of that infernal chamber smelt so horribly of sulphur that it almost stifled me.

Well, if Doctor Dee has not dealings with the devil, man never had! However, if he cures Guy Fawkes, I care not whence the medicine comes from." As he descended Smithy Bank, and was about to cross the old bridge over the Irwell, he perceived a man riding before him, who seemed anxious to avoid him.

Struck by this person's manner, he urged his horse into a quicker pace, and being better mounted of the two, soon overtook him, when to his surprise he found it was Martin Heydocke.
"What are you doing here, sirrah ?" he demanded.
"I have been sent by Mistress Viviana with a message to Mr.Humphrey Chetham," replied the young man, in great confusion.
"Indeed!" exclaimed Catesby, angrily.

"And how dared you convey a message to him, without consulting me on the subject ?" "I was not aware you were my master," replied Martin, sulkily.