He therefore pressed her with earnestness to use the means of preservation which She had declared to be in her possession.
'Yes!' replied Matilda; 'Since you have made me feel that Life is valuable, I will rescue mine at any rate.

No dangers shall appall me: I will look upon the consequences of my action boldly, nor shudder at the horrors which they present.

I will think my sacrifice scarcely worthy to purchase your possession, and remember that a moment past in your arms in this world o'er-pays an age of punishment in the next.
But before I take this step, Ambrosio, give me your solemn oath never to enquire by what means I shall preserve myself.' He did so in a manner the most binding.
'I thank you, my Beloved.

This precaution is necessary, for though you know it not, you are under the command of vulgar prejudices: The Business on which I must be employed this night, might startle you from its singularity, and lower me in your opinion.

Tell me; Are you possessed of the Key of the low door on the western side of the Garden ?' 'The Door which opens into the burying-ground common to us and the Sisterhood of St.Clare?
I have not the Key, but can easily procure it.' 'You have only this to do.