Thus it was when the evil destiny of Wieland assumed the lineaments of something human.

What horrid apparition was preparing to blast my sight?
Still I listened and gazed.

Not long, for the shadow moved; a foot, unshapely and huge, was thrust forward; a form advanced from its concealment, and stalked into the room.

It was Carwin! While I had breath I shrieked.

While I had power over my muscles, I motioned with my hand that he should vanish.