CHAPTER XXVIII.
The Secret.
Thrice was the guard relieved during that long night, and as often was the prisoner visited.

On the first occasion, he was found to be still engaged with his Bible, and he so continued during the whole time the man remained in the vault.
The next who came discovered him on his knees, praying loudly and fervently, and, unwilling to disturb him, left him at his devotions.
But the third who entered was struck with terror at the prisoner's appearance.

He had risen from the ground, and was standing as erect as the fetters would permit, with his hands outstretched, and his eyes fixed on vacancy.

He was muttering something, but his words were unintelligible.

He looked like one who beheld a vision; and this impression was produced upon the man, who half expected some awful shape to reveal itself to him.