On arriving at the gate, Viviana was met by two female servants, whom Martin Heydocke had summoned from their hiding-places; and, as soon as she had dismounted, she was supported, for she was scarcely able to walk unaided, to the chamber destined for her reception.

This done, Catesby proceeded, with some anxiety, to superintend the removal of Fawkes, who was perfectly insensible.

His wound had bled considerably during the journey; but the effusion had stopped when the faintness supervened.

He was placed in one of the lower rooms till a sleeping-chamber could be prepared for him.

The last task was to attend to the remains of the late unfortunate possessor of the mansion.