Do you descend, and see that Martin Heydocke is on the watch." In obedience to the injunctions of his superior, Oldcorne went in search of Martin Heydocke, who had been stationed in the court-yard to give timely notice of any hostile approach; but not finding him there, he proceeded towards the drawbridge.

Garnet, meanwhile, had reached the door of Viviana's chamber, which was slightly ajar, and he was about to pass through it, when he perceived that she was on her knees before Guy Fawkes, whom she was addressing in the most passionate terms.

The latter was seated at a table, with his head upon his hand, in a thoughtful posture.

Surprised at the sight, and curious to hear what Viviana could be saying, Garnet drew back to listen.
"When you quit this house," were the first words that caught the listener's ear, "we shall never meet again; and oh! let me have the consolation of thinking that, in return for the devoted attachment you have shown me, and the dangers from which you have preserved me, I have preserved you from one equally imminent.

Catesby, from whatever motive, has abandoned the conspiracy.