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 Madeline rising declared she would accompany him, that if there was an opportunity for escaping, not a moment might be lost.

Again therefore they quitted the hall, but had scarcely done so 'ere they once more retreated to it with precipitation, on hearing the shouting in the court renewed with double violence.

"The horses have, I am sure, as you feared, betrayed us; (cried Lubin) and I make no doubt search is now making for us."

"Oh! Lubin, (said Madeline) is there no way of escaping the impending danger?"

"None that I know of, (answered he) but don't be so frightened Mademoiselle, I promise you (he continued, grasping his rusty sword) those that attempt to harm you shall pay dearly for doing so: the villains perhaps may not be such villains as you imagine, they may have some little mercy in their hearts."