It was arranged--since better could not be found--that the vehicle used to bring thither the body of the unfortunate knight should transport it to its last home.

No persuasions of Garnet could induce Viviana to relinquish the idea of attending the ceremony; and Catesby, though he affected the contrary, secretly rejoiced at her determination.
Night came, and all was in readiness.

Viviana to the last indulged a hope that Humphrey Chetham would arrive in time to attend the funeral with her; but, as he did not appear, she concluded he had received Doctor Dee's warning.

Martin Heydocke was left in charge of Guy Fawkes, who still continued to slumber deeply, and, when within half an hour of the appointed time, the train set out.
They were all well mounted, and proceeded at a slow pace along the lane skirting the west bank of the Irwell.

The night was profoundly dark; and, as it was not deemed prudent to carry torches, some care was requisite to keep in the right road.