He was secured and bound.

The same precaution was taken with Matilda: Her Cowl being removed, the delicacy of her features and profusion of her golden hair betrayed her sex, and this incident created fresh amazement.

The dagger was also found in the Tomb, where the Monk had thrown it; and the dungeon having undergone a thorough search, the two Culprits were conveyed to the prisons of the Inquisition.
Don Ramirez took care that the populace should remain ignorant both of the crimes and profession of the Captives.

He feared a repetition of the riots which had followed the apprehending the Prioress of St.
Clare.

He contented himself with stating to the Capuchins the guilt of their Superior.