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 the most implacable vengeance against the Count, and swore the world should be searched to discover him.

'His daughter to be sure (cried D'Alembert), who 'tis obvious wishes to have you, as well as your father, put out of the way in order to gain, without division, the fortunes of Montmorenci, is acquainted with the secret of his retreat.'

'No doubt (replied the Marquis), and I will obtain it from her.'

'I have little hope of your being able to do so,' cried D'Alembert.

'If gentle means will not prevail on her to reveal it (cried the Marquis), other methods shall be tried; every torture, every suffering, which can be devised, shall be practised upon her in this castle to wring it from her.'

"On hearing this (continued Lafroy), I hastened to you to apprise you of your danger, and assist you in escaping it."

"This instant let me go (cried Madeline), this instant let me fly from those