I've put two candle i' the room, so as she may see you well.

You'll please t' excuse the room, sir, an' the cap as she has on; it's one o' mine.' Mr.Gilfil nodded silently, and rose to follow her up-stairs.

They turned in at the first door, their footsteps making little noise on the plaster floor.

The red-checkered linen curtains were drawn at the head of the bed, and Dorcas had placed the candles on this side of the room, so that the light might not fall oppressively on Caterina's eyes.

When she had opened the door, Dorcas whispered, 'I'd better leave you, sir, I think ?' Mr.Gilfil motioned assent, and advanced beyond the curtain.