98 THE FLORAL TELEGRAI’H. 
good men and true examine their 
arms, and wait through the long, 
long night. 
“ Lionel had already gained this spot, 
when Violetta, having attired herself 
suitably for a long and rapid journey, 
and placed about her person much 
that was valuable in precious stones, 
proceeded from her chamber, and 
found, in her passage through the long- 
corridors, every door unbarred, and 
every warder absent or asleep. Even 
to the heavily ironed postern-gate, 
there was no other fastening but the 
latch, and the chain hung carelessly 
and loosely across it. She removed it 
with ease, and found herself on the 
