Antonia resisted with all her strength: She folded her arms round a Pillar which supported the roof, and shrieked loudly for assistance.

In vain did the Monk strive to threaten her to silence.
'Help!' She continued to exclaim; 'Help! Help! for God's sake!' Quickened by her cries, the sound of footsteps was heard approaching.
The Abbot expected every moment to see the Inquisitors arrive.

Antonia still resisted, and He now enforced her silence by means the most horrible and inhuman.

He still grasped Matilda's dagger: Without allowing himself a moment's reflection, He raised it, and plunged it twice in the bosom of Antonia! She shrieked, and sank upon the ground.
The Monk endeavoured to bear her away with him, but She still embraced the Pillar firmly.

At that instant the light of approaching Torches flashed upon the Walls.