ctingly.
As they went, there was a sudden rise in the ground; but the horses,
breathing heavily, dashed up it at racing speed, not slackening their
pace when the hill fell away again, leaving them to hurry along the
downgrade.

It would be foolish to say that neither Adam nor Mimi had any fear in
returning to Doom Tower. Mimi felt it more keenly than her husband,
whose nerves were harder, and who was more inured to danger. Still she
bore up bravely, and as usual the effort was helpful to her. When once
she was in the study in the top of the turret, she almost forgot the
terrors which lay outside in the dark. She did not attempt to peep out
of the window; but Adam did--and saw nothing. The moonlight showed all
the surrounding country, but nowhere was to be observed that tremulous
line of green light.

The peaceful night had a good effect on them all; danger, being unseen,
seemed far off. At times it was hard to realise that it had ever been.
With courage restored, Adam rose early and walked along the Brow, seeing
no change in the signs of life in Castra Regis. What he did see, to his
wonder and concern, on his returning homeward, was Lady Arabella, in her
tight-fitting white dress and ermine collar, but without her emeralds;
she was emerging from the gate of Diana's Grove and walking towards the
Castle. Pondering on this and trying to find some meaning in it,
occupied his thoughts till he joined Mimi and Sir Nathaniel at breakfast.
They began the meal in silence. What had been had been, and was known to
them all. Moreover, it was not a pleasant topic.

A fillip was given to the conversation when Adam told of his seeing Lady
Arabella, on her way to Castra Regis. They each had something to say of
her, and of what her wishes or intentions were towards Edgar Caswall.
Mimi spoke bitterly of her in every aspect. She had not forgotten--and
never would--never could--the occasion when, to harm Lilla, the woman had
consorted even with the nigger. As a social matter, she was disgusted
with her for following up the rich landowner--"throwing herself at his
head so shamelessly," was how she expressed it. She was interested to
know that the great kite still flew from Caswall's tower. But beyond
such matters she did not try to go. The only comment she made was of
strongly expressed surprise at her ladyship's "cheek" in ignoring her own
criminal acts, and her impudence in taking it for granted that others had
overlooke