"How can you be safe in such a place as this?"
"I am safe. Do not argue. There is no time to lose. The priest brought me here, and will take me away."
"But there are others here. I can't leave them. Isn't Miss Fay a prisoner? and another lady?"
"Yes; but the priest and I will be able, I hope, to liberate them. We have a plan."
"But can't I go with you and help you?"
"Oh no! it's impossible. You could not. We are going to take them away in disguise. We have a dress. You couldn't be disguised."
"And must I go alone?"
"You must."
"I'll do it, then. Tell me what it is. But oh, my darling! how can I leave you, and in such a place as this?"
"I assure you I am not in the slightest danger."