I mentioned her arrest not as a most important fact only, but in order to warn you not to let our dear Salome get a sight of the daily papers, until you have looked over them, and assured yourself that they contain no reference to this arrest." "I see the wisdom of your warning, and I will endeavor to be guided by it; but it may be difficult to do so.

My very sequestration of the papers may excite Salome's suspicions." "Then lose them; tear them; but do not let her see any part of them which may contain any reference to this girl.

I thank Heaven that to-morrow I shall be able to take her out of the country and guard her peace and safety with my own head and hand.

I shall take care also to keep her away until the trial and conviction of the criminals shall be over and done with, so that she may not be in any way harassed or distressed by the proceedings." "Yes, that will be very wise.

If she were in England or Scotland during the time of the trial, she might be subpoenaed as a witness for the prosecution.