[The Mysteries of Udolpho by Ann Radcliffe]@TWC D-Link bookThe Mysteries of Udolpho CHAPTER VI 20/34
It was the joyous music of the vintage! the same she had before heard upon the air.
Her heart, occupied with terror for her father, could not feel the contrast, which this gay scene offered to her own distress; she stepped hastily forward towards a group of elder peasants, who were seated at the door of a cottage, and, having explained her situation, entreated their assistance.
Several of them rose with alacrity, and, offering any service in their power, followed Emily, who seemed to move on the wind, as fast as they could towards the road. When she reached the carriage she found St.Aubert restored to animation.
On the recovery of his senses, having heard from Michael whither his daughter was gone, anxiety for her overcame every regard for himself, and he had sent him in search of her.
He was, however, still languid, and, perceiving himself unable to travel much farther, he renewed his enquiries for an inn, and concerning the chateau in the woods.
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