When once she was in the study in the top of the turret, she almost forgot the terrors which lay outside in the dark.

She did not attempt to peep out of the window; but Adam did--and saw nothing.

The moonlight showed all the surrounding country, but nowhere was to be observed that tremulous line of green light.
The peaceful night had a good effect on them all; danger, being unseen, seemed far off.

At times it was hard to realise that it had ever been.
With courage restored, Adam rose early and walked along the Brow, seeing no change in the signs of life in Castra Regis.

What he did see, to his wonder and concern, on his returning homeward, was Lady Arabella, in her tight-fitting white dress and ermine collar, but without her emeralds; she was emerging from the gate of Diana's Grove and walking towards the Castle.