Doubtless had he received it, he need not have gone.
Pondering this matter, and almost unconscious that she did so, Mora broke the seals.

Then paused, even as she began to unfold the parchment, questioning whether to read it or to let it await Hugh's return.
But not long did she hesitate.

It was upon a matter which closely concerned her.

That much Hugh had admitted.

It might be imperative to take immediate action concerning this first letter, which by so strange a mishap had arrived after the other.