It required, however, some caution to thread the ranks of the mighty pillars filling the subterranean church.

But at last this was accomplished, and they entered the vault beyond the charnel, where they found Chowles and Judith Malmayns.

The former was wrapped in a long black cloak, and was pacing to and fro within the narrow chamber.

When Solomon Eagle appeared, he sprang towards him, and regarding him inquiringly, cried, "Have you done it ?--have you done it ?" The enthusiast replied in the affirmative.

"Heaven be praised!" exclaimed Chowles.