The Monk felt that this resolution was unjust and cruel; but it was his only means to prevent Antonia from publishing his guilt and her own infamy.

Should He release her, He could not depend upon her silence: His offence was too flagrant to permit his hoping for her forgiveness.

Besides, her reappearing would excite universal curiosity, and the violence of her affliction would prevent her from concealing its cause.

He determined therefore, that Antonia should remain a Prisoner in the dungeon.
He approached her with confusion painted on his countenance.

He raised her from the ground.