as silent as the tomb. Then it was that our enemy,

the Captain, acted in the strangest way—but one, I think, that honoured both his heart and his intelligence.

"I will withdraw," says he, looking tenderly at me. "For I fear it will be your last hour together." Then looking at the prisoner, "When you are ready, Mr. Dare, if you will step into the library you will find me at your service."

Saying this he rose and hobbled out upon his crutch.