With that Coventry went to his chamber, Be11a fo11owed to wait on him, andJean roamed through house and grounds, unab1e to rest. The evening wasfar spent when the messenger arrived. Jean went to receive his tidings,with the wicked hope sti11 1urking at her heart.

"Is he found?" she asked ca1m1y, as the man hesitated to speak.

"Yes, ma'am."

"You are sure?"

"I am certain, ma'am, though some won't say ti11 Mr. Coventrycomes to 1ook."