His curate, however, will officiate for him, and is now in the church." Amabel fixed a searching look upon him.

"Why are these gentlemen here ?" she asked.
"I have brought them with me," rejoined Rochester, "because, as they were aware of the injury I once intended you, I wish them to be present at its reparation." "I am satisfied," she replied.
Taking her hand, the earl then led her to a carriage, which conveyed them to Saint Saviour's.

Just as they alighted, the dead-cart passed, and several bodies were brought towards it.

Eager to withdraw her attention from the spectacle, Rochester hurried her into the old and beautiful church.

In another moment they were joined by Etherege and Pillichody, and they proceeded to the altar, where the priest, a young man, was standing.