Then Frank took his departure, and Lizzie did as she was bidden.

"You remain in here, Julia," she said,--"so as to be near if I want you.

She shall come into the front room." Then, absolutely shaking with fear of the approaching evil, she took her seat in the largest drawing-room.

There was still a little delay.
Time was given to Frank Greystock to get away, and to do so without meeting Lady Linlithgow in the passage.

The message was conveyed by Miss Macnulty to the servant, and the same servant opened the front door for Frank before he delivered it.