He was standing behind the scenes watching Isabel, who was on the stage in one of her most brilliant parts.

The house resounded with applause.

Glyndon was transported with a young man's passion and a young man's pride.

"This glorious creature," thought he, "may yet be mine." He felt, while thus rapt in delicious revery, a slight touch upon his shoulder; he turned, and beheld Zicci.

"You are in danger," said the latter.