CHAPTER XIX.
THE DISCOVERY.
Tendering his arm to Fawkes, who was almost too feeble to walk unsupported, Catesby led him slowly to the Hall.

On reaching it, they met Viviana, in a state bordering upon distraction, but her distress was speedily relieved by their assurances that the young merchant had departed unhurt,--a statement immediately afterwards confirmed by the entrance of Martin Heydocke, charged with a message from his master to her.

Without communicating his design to the others, and, indeed, almost shunning Viviana, Catesby proceeded to the outbuilding where he had deposited Garnet.

He found him in great pain, and praying fervently to be released from his suffering.
"Do not despair, father," said Catesby, in as cheerful a tone as he could assume, "the worst is over.

Viviana is in safety.