Philip bowed. As he quitted the chamber with the Queen, he cast a parting glance at Constance, who remained in the same humble attitude, with her eyes fixed upon the ground.


CHAPTER IX.

IN WHAT MANNER CONSTANCE FLED FROM HAMPTON COURT

PALACE.

The unhappy girl was still alone in the chamber, having scarcely moved since the departure of the royal pair, when the fold of tapestry that masked the doorway was drawn quickly aside, and Osbert Clinton stood before her, pale and agitated.

“I have come to save you,” he cried, abruptly. “I know what has occurred. The Queen designs to send you to a convent.”