"He has not shrunk from lies--from imposture--from blasphemy.

Is it likely he will shrink from his reward?
Oh no! We will run no risks.

The trap has closed.

No one will gain access to him to-night until the hour of the Gathering has arrived.

It will be my special--my sacred--duty to watch and guard." As he spoke his eyes seemed to devour her face, and before the expression in their depths her strength faltered.
"And why have you come here ?" she asked, unsteadily.