Tho copy I had made foryoti ; yon being Asleep,— I gave to faithful Noflodei Tho draft, which ho delivered, I hear, to you. (Anile) Thank God, that now I've got well through the task Set mo by Father Vincent !— Norro. Well, Prior, what 9 y°° ? PKIOK (I. hith-rto has ttootl stiff with rigr, now breahimf HjWII thi CllAI LAIN). Priest! If thou lie»t, yea, if thou lieat,— n God have mercy on thoe !— ClIAILAlX (trembling). Surely as irist'a living waters freely flow for mo ! lis is pure truth which I mako known to you. Norro (to the CHAPLAIN). letter's gone ? CHAPLAIN. Delivered to the Marshal. Norro (aloud U the CHAPLAIN). 3W, Chaplain, bestof friends ! (Quickly and aside to the same.) You must be quick ! f'll break loose from our toils if ho reflect. I tow!) Tell us, friend Chnplnin, what havo wo to do ? CHAPLAIN. All has been carefully provided for. This night upon tho stroke of twolvo there'll lie Reception in the Chapter. The Brothers all Will there assemble ; at which time will creep Heneath your window, and call " Cuckoo " twice, The Sexton Otto, in whom you may contido. Hut ere he come, you'll with this crowbar raise [Draws a crowbar J r^m under his robe, and gives it to Norro. SC. III.] THI. T» Ml LAKH IN CYPtCS. 157