Swear to me you will not let him see you, come what may." "Oh! never! never!" cried Josephine with terror.

"I would rather die.
When you have heard what he has to say, then tell him I am dead.

No, tell him I adore my husband, and went to Egypt this day with him.

Ah! would to God I had!" "Sh! sh!" "Sh!" Camille was at the little gate.
Rose stood still, and nerved herself in silence.

Josephine panted in her hiding-place.
Rose's only thought now was to expose the traitor to her sister, and restore her peace.