y proved from its whole and entire
tenor."

"Husband, dear husband, I will," answered Leonor, solemnly. "Set me the
example, and I shall be firm."

"Dear wife, trust not to my example, but seek strength from the Holy
Spirit. He will guide and support you. Your husband is but a frail
man. Dearly as I love you, there is One who loves you more; trust Him."

Much more passed between them. How solemn was that conversation! What
deep, earnest, true love did Herezuelo exhibit to his young wife! It
was interrupted by a sound which a quick ear only could have detected.
It was that of footsteps stealthily ascending the stairs. Herezuelo
arose, and unconsciously placed his hand on his sword, as the door burst
open, and several dark and masked figures entered the room.

"Antonio Herezuelo and Leonor de Cisneros, you are our prisoners," said
one who appeared to be in command of the rest; "you are summoned to
appear before the tribunal of the Holy Office to answer to certain
charges which will there be made known to you."

Antonio, though brave as a lion, saw that resistance was useless. "If
you will allow my wife time to put on her walking dress, we shall be
ready to accompany you," he answered, with as firm a voice as he could
command; but when he turned round to speak to Leonor, she was not to be
seen, though he caught sight of a figure closely enveloped in a dark
cloak, borne rapidly along a passage leading from the room by two of the
alguazils. He attempted to follow, being sure that it was his wife thus
forcibly carried off; but the moment he moved he found himself seized,
and his arms pinioned behind him, while two men stood on either side of
him with pistols presented at his head. In vain he struggled; in vain
he attempted to free himself. The cords which bound him were drawn
tighter and tighter. He was in the hands of those who had long utterly
disregarded human misery and suffering.

In vain he pleaded, in vain he petitioned that he might see his beloved
wife, even for a few moments, that he might have some parting words with
her. He spoke as to men who were deaf. Not the slightest answer by
word or sign did they give him, but immediately proceeded to examine all
the cases and drawers and boxes in the room. They then went to the
sleeping apartment, searching it throughout, and taking possession of
every scrap of written paper, as well as of all the books they could
find. There were gestures of triumph