stone-work the mind of the stern Goth who reared it, who held it, not
for a home, but rather for a fortress, whence he could dominate the
surrounding country.

If Harry had cherished any hope of prolonging his acquaintance with
Katie he was now destined to be disappointed; for on reaching this
upper hall they were informed that they would have to be
separated--the men to go in one direction and the women in another.
This arrangement was partly for the comfort of both parties, but
still more for their safe-keeping, since escape would thus be far
more difficult. Accordingly the ladies were taken away by some female
attendants; while Russell, in company with Harry, was taken to their
quarters on the opposite side of the great hall.

Here they found themselves in an apartment which was very long, very
wide, and very lofty. The roof was arched, and all the stones were of
cyclopean dimensions. At one end there was an immense fireplace. On
either side there were narrow windows, which on one side looked down
on the front yard inside the wall, while on the other they commanded
a view of one of the inner courtyards. Harry, on his first entrance
into the room, walked about surveying the place, and noting these
particulars by the lurid glow of the torches.

This first survey assured him that, as far as appearances went, there
was scarcely any possibility of escape. The walls were too strong to
be penetrated in any way, and the windows were too narrow for any one
to pass through. In fact, they were slits rather than windows.
Moreover, even if it had been possible for any one to pass through
the windows, the ground below was too far away to be reached without
some means of descent. Finally, there were the armed men outside, and
the extreme wall, which was too lofty to be scaled. On the whole, the
prospect was highly unsatisfactory, and Hurry turned away from this
first survey with a feeling of mild dejection. There was scarcely
anything in the room which deserved the name of furniture. In one
corner there was a rude structure with straw on it, which was
intended for a bed. Opposite this there was a ponderous oaken bench,
and upon this old Russell seated himself wearily. Here he sat, and as
Harry completed his survey of the apartment, his eyes rested upon his
unfortunate companion as he sat there, the picture of terror,
despondency, and misery. Harry felt an involuntary pity for the man;
and as his own flow of spirits was unfaili