Angelina: Or, The Mystery of St. Mark's Abbey — page 102: what you’re looking at

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THE MYSTERY OF ST. MARK'S ABBEY. 89 because ke spoke so affectionately of you, and seemed to be in such a vio- lent state of agitation, Well, Miss, to make as. short of my stay as possible, E was soon made acquainted that the object of Captain. Clifford, in wishing to see me, was to endeavour to prevail npon me to aid them in effecting yoor liberation from the tower, for they said they were well aware that you was there confined. Notwithstanding the danger I should ron, it did not take many minutes to gain my acquaintance 3 the stratagem was as quickly contrived, and then your uncle wrote this note, which I promised to deliver to you.” Angelina eagerly snatched the note from Bridget’s hand, and opening it, read in the well-known characters of Mr. Woodfield, the following words :— - Dearest Angelina, do not despair, your liberation is at hand. Bridget will inform you of the plot we have formed, and you will be pleased to abide entirely by her directions. At midnight, you will meet me anda stranger, bat a sincere friend, till which time, my dear child, Heaven protect and bless you, is the fervent prayer of your affectionate uncle.” Ina transport of extacy Angelina pressed the note toher lips, and tears of joy chased each other down her cheeks, then turning to Bridget, she said ;— «46 But what is the stratagem you have devised ?” “St is simply this,” answered Bridget ;—‘‘I shall have to attend upon you, and when we think that all is secure in the tower, you are to change clothes with me, and pass ont by the way | shall direct you, and, taking a secret passage which is well known to me, you will find your uncle and No. (2 comicbooks.com