She was more determined than ever.

She would show these people what a hunted and persecuted woman could do.
The eventful night came.

Laura arrived before the great lecture hall in a close carriage within five minutes of the time set for the lecture to begin.

When she stepped out of the vehicle her heart beat fast and her eyes flashed with exultation: the whole street was packed with people, and she could hardly force her way to the hall! She reached the ante-room, threw off her wraps and placed herself before the dressing-glass.

She turned herself this way and that--everything was satisfactory, her attire was perfect.