He has given to the well a false bottom, of which perchance none knows but himself.

He knows how to raise it from the well, as I saw him do; but all the world beside would hold it in truth to be the well's bottom.

Beneath yon slab the treasure lies.
Cuthbert, thou hast found the secret.

Thou wilt be the one to restore the fortunes of our house." "Methinks it will be more thou than I, sweet sister," answered Cuthbert, gladly and proudly, as he leaned over the low stone wall and gazed eagerly into the deep, dark water.

"And right glad am I that we should be together when we find the treasure trove.