Speak words of comfort to this maiden; she also will ere long walk in the light, and will be grateful to those who rescued her from the path of destruction.

Think not to escape us when we pass through the city; it were vain to cry aloud; not a man in Surrentum would raise his hand to release you, knowing, as all do, that we confine your body only to free your soul from the bonds of the Enemy.' 'Whither are you taking us ?' asked Aurelia, suddenly commanding herself, and speaking with cold scorn.
'That you will know before the evening.

Enough for the present that you will travel without fatigue and without danger.

Follow now whither I lead.' He moved forward, and the armed men, half a dozen in number, among whom stood the black monk, closed about the prisoners.

Seeing the futility of any resistance, Aurelia whispered to her companion such words of encouragement as she could find, and supported her with her arms.