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hand, and yet with an air of firm decision on lis powerful feelings that were working in his soul. ondale,—" and indeed it ia a condition which I es- upon the tongue will produce instanta- neous death,—the indications which are slight, being those of apoplexy. Hasten you to England ceed with secrecy and despatch into Lin- colashire—and take possession of the precious gift which lam thus bestowing upon you. Ip the hurry of my departure I forgot to bring it with me: otherwise | might give it you at once, and thus save youan unnecessary journey. Ilere is the key of the cupboard.” As she thus spukein a voice bot little above a whisper, Lady Saxondale took off a key fromaring to which several were appended, and presented it to Staunton. He received it with a trembling countenance, Which continued pala with thie “It would be well for you,” resumed Lady Sax- ially enjoin—that you obtain an entrance into the Castle with the utmost secrecy and privacy. Let not a soul connected with the establishmeut have a chance of meeting and recognising you. In the dead of night can you effect your ingresa—— [ (CO an DOO (CO