This old woman, whose name was Batley, and who acted as the earl's housekeeper, took upon herself the office of nurse.

Before evening, the poor sufferer, who had endured great agony during the whole of the day, became so much worse, that Mrs.Batley ran out in search of assistance.
She met with a watchman, who told her that a famous apothecary, from Clerkenwell, named Sibbald, who was celebrated for the cures he had effected, had just entered a neighbouring house, and offered to await his coming forth, and send him to her.

Thanking him, Mrs.Batley returned to the house, and presently afterwards, Sibbald made his appearance.

His looks and person had become even more repulsive than formerly.

He desired to be led to the patient, and on seeing her, shook his head.