"I knew it not!" "He is; but the period of his deliverance approaches," replied Gillian.
"The secret friend I spoke of has bided his time, and the hour is at hand when full measure of revenge will be dealt upon those two wicked oppressors.

He has long worked towards it; and I myself, am to be an humble instrument towards the great end." "You astonish me!" cried Aveline, greatly surprised at the change in the damsel's manner as well as by what she said.
"Do not perplex yourself, fair mistress," pursued Gillian.

"All will be speedily made known to you.

But now, no more time must be lost, and we must each assume the character we have to enact.

As I am to be the bride, and you the tire-woman, you must condescend to aid me in putting on these rich robes and then disguise yourself in my rustic attire.