He frequently darted upon Ambrosio angry glances, and at such times the Friar's heart sank within him.

Matilda appeared to grow incensed.

She spoke in a loud and commanding tone, and her gestures declared that She was threatening him with her vengeance.

Her menaces had the desired effect: The Spirit sank upon his knee, and with a submissive air presented to her the branch of Myrtle.

No sooner had She received it, than the Music was again heard; A thick cloud spread itself over the Apparition; The blue flames disappeared, and total obscurity reigned through the Cave.