...vassals rose and retired. According to her custom, the Lady Imogeue yet remained, and knelt hefore the tomb of her brother. A low whisper, occasionally...apparently at her prayers, " beloved Lothair, thou art too hold !" " Oh, Imogene ! for thee what would I not venture !" was the hushed reply. " For the sake of...

...emotion, and, walking to the high altar, was soon buried in her devotions. The mass was celebrated—the vassals rose and retired. According to her custom,...low whisper, occasionally sounding, assured her that someone was at the confessional; and soon the palmer, who was now shrived, knelt at her side. 'Lothair!'...