Brother and sister sat there in agonized bewilderment, conceiving that their escape was but from frying-pan to fire.

At length, overwrought by the suspense, mademoiselle flung herself upon her knees before her brother to implore his pardon for all the evil brought upon them by her wicked folly.
M.d'Ogeron was not in a forgiving mood.
"I am glad that at least you realize what you have done.

And now this other filibuster has bought you, and you belong to him.

You realize that, too, I hope." He might have said more, but he checked upon perceiving that the door was opening.

Captain Blood, coming from settling matters with the followers of Levasseur, stood on the threshold.