At length, however, her sobs began to lessen in vehemence and frequency.

He exhorted her to seek for some repose.

Apparently she prepared to comply, and conversation was, for a few minutes, intermitted.
I could not but advert to the possibility that some occasion to examine the closet, in which I was immured, might occur.

I knew not in what manner to demean myself if this should take place.

I had no option at present.