Stay with these friends who will watch over you!" Her expression became frantic as she spoke.

And, he yielding to her, she pulled him down sitting on the bedside, and clung to him fiercely.
Van Helsing and I tried to calm them both.

The Professor held up his golden crucifix, and said with wonderful calmness, "Do not fear, my dear.

We are here, and whilst this is close to you no foul thing can approach.

You are safe for tonight, and we must be calm and take counsel together." She shuddered and was silent, holding down her head on her husband's breast.