Provide a carriage, and be with it at a little distance from the great Gate of the Castle.

As soon as the Clock strikes 'one,' I shall quit my chamber, drest in the same apparel as the Ghost is supposed to wear.
Whoever meets me will be too much terrified to oppose my escape.

I shall easily reach the door, and throw myself under your protection.
Thus far success is certain: But Oh! Alphonso, should you deceive me! Should you despise my imprudence and reward it with ingratitude, the World will not hold a Being more wretched than myself! I feel all the dangers to which I shall be exposed.

I feel that I am giving you a right to treat me with levity: But I rely upon your love, upon your honour! The step which I am on the point of taking, will incense my Relations against me: Should you desert me, should you betray the trust reposed in you, I shall have no friend to punish your insult, or support my cause.

On yourself alone rests all my hope, and if your own heart does not plead in my behalf, I am undone for ever!' The tone in which She pronounced these words was so touching, that in spite of my joy at receiving her promise to follow me, I could not help being affected.