Then she felt the cloak laid upon her shoulders and drawn close round her to hide her dress, for skirts were short in those days and easily hidden.

Inez laid a soft silk handkerchief upon her sister's hair, lest it should be disarranged by the hood which she lightly drew over all, assuring herself that it would sufficiently hide the face.
"Now come with me," she whispered.

I will lead you to the door that is bolted and place you just where it will open.

Then I will call Eudaldo and speak to him, and beg him to let me out.

If he does, bend your head and try to walk as I do.