You will share this room with me to-night, my child; for, as I have already said, you cannot return to Elizabeth Device.

I will make all needful explanations to Lady Assheton, and will see Elizabeth in the morning--perhaps to-night.

Reassure yourself, sweet child.

There is nothing to fear." "I trust not, mother," replied Alizon.

"But it would ease my mind to look into that closet." "Do so, then, by all means," replied Mistress Nutter with a forced smile.
Alizon peeped timorously into the little room, which was lighted up by the moon's rays.