Antonia received this assurance with every mark of joy: But the Monk easily perceived that He was not equally acceptable to her Attendant.

Flora obeyed Elvira's injunctions with the most scrupulous observance.

She examined every circumstance with an anxious eye likely in the least to prejudice her young Mistress, to whom She had been attached for many years.

She was a Native of Cuba, had followed Elvira to Spain, and loved the young Antonia with a Mother's affection.

Flora quitted not the room for a moment while the Abbot remained there: She watched his every word, his every look, his every action.