I put my ear to the keyhole, and at length heard a voice, but not that of my companion, exclaim, somewhat above a whisper, "Smiling cherub! safe and sound, I see.

Would to God my experiment may succeed, and that thou mayest find a mother where I have found a wife!" There he stopped.

He appeared to kiss the babe, and, presently retiring, locked the door after him.
These words were capable of no consistent meaning.

They served, at least, to assure me that I had been treacherously dealt with.

This chamber, it was manifest, did not belong to my companion.