Thy preserver stands before thee." "Heaven defend us!" exclaimed James, trembling.

"What an escape we hae had.

There hath been a special interposition o' Providence in our behoof.

Our gratitude is due to Him who watcheth ower us." "And in some degree to him who hath been made the instrument of your Majesty's preservation," observed the Conde de Gondomar, who formed one of the group near the King.

"Since the foul traitor hath proclaimed the name of my young protege", there can be no need for further concealment.
Master Jocelyn Mounchensey hath been singularly fortunate in rendering your Majesty a service, and may for ever congratulate himself on his share--accidental though it be--in this affair." "By my halidame! he shall have reason for congratulation," cried James, graciously regarding the young man.
"Ay, let him rise by my fall.