It is he!" "But, madam!--but, madam!" exclaimed Varney anxiously, and still placing himself in her way, "I trust that what I have spoken in humble duty and service will not be turned to my ruin?
I hope that my faithful advice will not be bewrayed to my prejudice?
I implore that--" "Content thee, man--content thee!" said the Countess, "and quit my skirt--you are too bold to detain me.

Content thyself, I think not of thee." At this moment the folding-doors flew wide open, and a man of majestic mien, muffled in the folds of a long dark riding-cloak, entered the apartment..