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Rh As soon as we know where he is, we will have a plan to set him free. I know the secrets of every cell in the Castle; and unless he has been placed in one of the under-ground dungeons of the keep, there is not one I cannot help him out of."

Their impatience and anxiety made the interval before Pauline's return seem long; but when she came, she had done her errand well and brought the expected news.

"The gentleman is placed in one of the cells in my father's ward, miladi," she said, "and very strict orders have been given as to his close watching."

"Which cell, Pauline?" The girl's eyes signalled trouble at the question.

"Oh, miladi," she exclaimed, distressfully. "He was at first placed elsewhere and has just been moved by the Governor's orders into the—the turret cell." She shuddered as she mentioned it and glanced toward Gabrielle who noticed the look and the gesture.

"What is the turret cell?" she asked. Pauline bit her lips and was silent.

"A place from which he must be rescued, Gabrielle, as soon as we can form the plan;" and the Duchess warned Pauline with a glance to be silent. "While the daylight lasts nothing is possible; but as soon as darkness falls the attempt must be made. Pauline, you must go to your father again, and tell him from me that no harm must befall this prisoner, and that at the least sign of danger, notice must be brought to me. The escape must be managed to-night; and say that later I will send full instructions how he is to act. If he can offer a suggestion, let him send it by you. I will protect him from the Duke's anger."

"My father would give his life for you, miladi," said Pauline earnestly, and hurried from the room again.

"Have no fear, Gabrielle, your lover shall be free to-night. We can get him from the cell where he lies; but