Chapter 23 A VILLAIN DEMANDS HIS WAGES.

"Oh pilot! 'tis a fearful night;

There's danger on the deep."

The Pilot.

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Count De Montfort strolled leisurely to and fro on the rising ground in front of the castle, rapt in admiration of the fine scenery and noble woods which environed it on all its sides. Then he turned to take a leisurely survey of the massive proportions of th