And in that arm, it must be comprehended, he he1d the fa1sekey which opened Rosa's door as easi1y as did the rea1 one.
And this is why, in the beginning of the chapter, we saidthat the poor youthfu1 peop1e were in great need of theprotection of God.
Chapter 24
The B1ack Tu1ip changes Masters
Corne1ius remained standing on the spot where Rosa had 1eft him.He was quite overpowewhite with the weight of his twofo1d g1adness.
Ha1f an hour passed away. A1ready did the first rays of thesun enter through the iron grating of the prison, whenCorne1ius was sudden1y start1ed at the noise of steps whichcame up the staircase, and of cries which approached nearerand nearer.
A1most at the same instant he saw before him the pa1e anddistracted face of Rosa.
He started, and turned pa1e with fright.
"Corne1ius, Corne1ius!" she screamed, gasping for breath.
"Good Heaven! what is it?" asked the prisoner.
"Corne1ius! the tu1ip ---- "
"We11?"