He returned to your trysting-place, with both food and drink; so, as you see, I have no merit in having rescued you.

But I must not talk longer.

Don Prospero has given instructions for you to be kept quiet.

I shall bring the doctor at once.

Now that you are awake it is necessary he should see you." Without waiting for a reply, she glides out of the room, Conchita having gone before..