The insecurity of his position was so tedious, that he sought, as
the tempest-tost mariner seeks the quiet haven, to fortify it, so that
he might be at rest from the tormenting doubts which assailed him. Vain
hope! there is no rest for the wicked. Plots and schemes ran through his
mind; but they afforded no satisfaction. There was only one event which
promised the least mitigation of his mental sufferings, and this was the
death of his niece. Black as he was at heart, he shrank from her
murder,--not at the deed, but at the terrible consequences to him which
might follow it.
Emily was conducted to the ladies' cabin by Jaspar, who, by a dogged
adherence to her side, seemed determined to prevent any further
conversation between her and Henry. But the black chambermaid, with an
official dignity which is oftentimes necessary in her position, politely
requested him to retire. Jaspar left, satisfied she would be safe from
intrusion for the present.
Jaspar's disposition to prevent further conversation between Emily and
Henry was not unperceived by the latter.
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