. Thackerayana;. THE CASTLE OF OTRANTO. 25 secure Isabella, was considerably startled to discover this youth inher stead. The weight of the helmet had broken the pavementabove, and he had thus alighted in time to assist Isabella, whosedisappearance he denied. A noise of voices startled Manfred, whowas alarmed by fresh indications of hostile evidences. Jacquesand Diego, two of his retainers, detailed the fresh cause of was thus : they had heard a noise—they opened a door and ranback, their hair standing on end with terror. It is a giant, I believe, said Diego ; he is all clad in armour
. Thackerayana;. THE CASTLE OF OTRANTO. 25 secure Isabella, was considerably startled to discover this youth inher stead. The weight of the helmet had broken the pavementabove, and he had thus alighted in time to assist Isabella, whosedisappearance he denied. A noise of voices startled Manfred, whowas alarmed by fresh indications of hostile evidences. Jacquesand Diego, two of his retainers, detailed the fresh cause of was thus : they had heard a noise—they opened a door and ranback, their hair standing on end with terror. It is a giant, I believe, said Diego ; he is all clad in armour,for I saw his foot and part of his leg, and they are as large as the. helmet below in the court. We heard a violent motion, and therattling of armour, as if the giant was rising. Before we could getto the end of the gallery we heard the door of the great chamberclap behind us ; but for Heavens sake, good my lord, send forthe chaplain and have the place exorcised, for it is certainlyhaunted. The attendants searched for Isabella in vain. Thenext morning father Jerome arrived, announcing that she hadtaken refuge at the altar of St. Nicholas. He came to informHippolita of the perfidy of her husband. Manfred prevented him,saying, I do not use to let my wife be acquamtedwith the affairs of my state; they are not withina womans province. My Lord, said the holyman, I am no intruder into the secrets of office is to promote peace and teach man-kind to curb their headstrong passions. I forgiveyour highnesss uncharitable apostrophe; I knowmy duty, and am the minister of a mightier Prince than to Him who speaks through my organs. The good
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