I profited by the obscurity, sprang from my Horse with Cunegonda in my arms, darted up stairs, reached my chamber unperceived, and unlocking the door of a spacious Closet, stowed her within it, and then turned the Key.

The Landlord and Theodore soon after appeared with lights: The Former expressed himself a little surprised at my returning so late, but asked no impertinent questions.
He soon quitted the room, and left me to exult in the success of my undertaking.
I immediately paid a visit to my Prisoner.

I strove to persuade her submitting with patience to her temporary confinement.

My attempt was unsuccessful.

Unable to speak or move, She expressed her fury by her looks, and except at meals I never dared to unbind her, or release her from the Gag.