She wished to get Lambert to herself, and his safety was of vital importance to her.

After some consideration, she determined that she would boldly face the lover, and confess that she had overheard everything.

Then she would have him in her power, since to save the wife from the vengeance of the husband, although there was no reason for such vengeance, he would do anything to keep the matter of the visit quiet.

Of course the interview had been innocent, and Chaldea knew that such was the case.

Nevertheless, by a little dexterous lying, and some vivid word-painting, she could make things extremely unpleasant for the couple.