Lilith shuddered, but made no resistance.

The beasts lay down by the door.

We followed our hostess, the Little Ones looking very grave.

She laid the princess on a rough settle at one side of the room, unbound her, and turned to us.
"Mr.Vane," she said, "and you, Little Ones, I thank you! This woman would not yield to gentler measures; harder must have their turn.

I must do what I can to make her repent!" The pitiful-hearted Little Ones began to sob sorely.
"Will you hurt her very much, lady Mara ?" said the girl I have just mentioned, putting her warm little hand in mine.
"Yes; I am afraid I must; I fear she will make me!" answered Mara.