And when the sisters, having recovered their self-control, went indoors to tell their tale to their father, they saw that he was much disturbed, and that he considered Anthony's position as very precarious.
Just as they were discussing the matter in all its bearings, and anxiously wondering when it would be possible to obtain further news, there was a short summons at the door, and Arthur Cole entered, with a pale and anxious face.

Evidently he saw from their faces that something had reached them, and his first question was: "Have you heard the news ?" "That Anthony Dalaber has been summoned before the prior?
Yes; his friend Ferrar brought us that news not long since.

But beyond that we know nothing.

Tell us, good Arthur, what is like to befall from that.

Is he in any great peril ?" "I scarce know myself; but I fear, I fear.