When I have traversed the streets a houseless wanderer,
driven with curses from every door where I have solicited alms, and with blows
from every gateway where I have sought shelter,—when I have crept into some
deserted building, and stretched my wearied limbs upon a bulk, in the vain hope
of repose,—or, worse than all, when, frenzied with want, I have yielded to
horrible temptation, and earned a meal in the only way I could earn one,—when
I have felt, at times like these, my heart sink within me, I have drank of this
drink, and have at once forgotten my cares, my poverty, my guilt. Enough to
let her find out a piece of information most urgent. "
"Let them attempt it, if they dare!" cried Mrs. ”
“There is so much I have not told you, John. Well might she do so, Gerald thought in irritation. She was taken dreadfully ill on the road, with spasms and
short breath, and swoonings,—worse than ever she was before. It is
only a matter of time before he presents himself to whoever has the deeds to
Remenham House—a lawyer I presume—and claims that property for his
wife’s. Nor must it be imagined, that while he thus exercised his teeth, he neglected the
flagon. Had I not known that you and your
affianced bride are dearer to him than life I should have used this money to
secure my own safety. She told us
that it was a disguise. He laughed lightly. "
"A boy from his shop was here a short time ago. She spent many days in the castle
alone as he busied himself with his alchemy, or traveled
to Florence to visit his remaining political connections. “After all, why should he be surprised?” she remarked.
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