rm, the dark, flowing garments could not be mistaken;--it
was indeed father Gilbert. Supposing him engaged in some act of
devotion, Stanhope waited several moments, silent, and unwilling to
disturb him. But he continued perfectly motionless;--Arthur advanced
still closer;--one hand grasped the cross, the other held a small
crucifix, which he always wore suspended from his neck. A glow of
[Transcriber's Note: Word illegible in original] rested on his pale
features; his eyes were closed, and a triumphant smile lingered on his
parted lips. Arthur started, and his blood chilled as he gazed at him;
he touched his hand,--it was cold and stiff;--he pressed his fingers on
his heart,--it had ceased to beat!--Father Gilbert was no more!

The spirit seemed to have just burst its weary bondage, and without a
struggle; the grassy turf was his dying couch, and the breeze of the
desert sighed a requiem for his departing soul!

THE END.

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