I would have fled at once with my poor babe if I had known where to go; but I had no place of shelter.

It would be in vain to seek refuge with my father; and I had no other relative or friend whom I could trust.

Where then should I fly?
At last I bethought me of a retreat, and arranged a plan of escape with Elizabeth Device.

Vain were my precautions.

On that very night, I was startled from slumber by a sudden cry from the nurse, who was seated by the fire, with the child on her knees.