"Your lordship can wait for me at the Southwark side of the bridge." He then opened the door, reiterating the terms upon which alone he would attend, and the earl departed.
Shortly afterwards he set out, and making the best of his way, found Rochester at the appointed place.

The latter conducted him to the entrance of the habitation, and indicating a spot where he would remain till his return, left him.

Hodges soon found his way to the chamber of the sufferer, and at once perceived that all human aid was vain.

She exhibited much pleasure at seeing him, and looked round, as if in search of the earl.

Guessing her meaning, the physician, who now began to regret the interdiction he had placed upon him, told her that he was the cause of his absence.
"It is well," she murmured--"well." She then made some inquiries after her relatives, and receiving a satisfactory answer, said, "I am glad you are come.