Until then, let me await quietly the result," said she, as she stretched herself comfortably upon the sofa, laughing at her former cowardice and terror.

"No one can enter this room unless I open the door, and fortunately there is but one exit.

The wizard himself could not gain admittance unless the walls should open or the bolt drive hack for him.

Hark! it strikes eleven, one tedious hour longer to wait.

I must try to rest a little." She laid her head upon the cushion, closing her eyes.