CHAPTER XVI.
THE EXAMINATION.
After consulting the Prince by a look, Osbert caused the litter to be set down in the middle of the chamber. As the curtains were drawn aside by Rodomont, and the livid features of Derrick Carver were fully revealed to view, Philip narrowly watched the effect of the ghastly spectacle on De Noailles; but he stood the ordeal firmly.
“Raise thyself, Carver,” cried Rodomont to the prisoner.
“Where am I?” groaned the wretched man.
“In the presence of the Prince of Spain,” rejoined Rodomont. “Art thou prepared to answer his interrogations?”