amidst the reproaches, which morano had thrown out against montoni, he had said--he would not quit the castle he dared to call his, nor willingly leave another murder on his conscience--hints, which might have no other origin than the passion of the moment: but emily was now inclined to account for them more seriously, and she shuddered to think, that she was in the hands of a man, to whom it was even possible they could apply.at length, considering, that reflection could neither release her from her melancholy situation, or enable her to bear it with greater fortitude, she tried to divert her anxiety, and took down from her little library a volume of her favourite ariosto; but his wild imagery and rich invention could not long enchant her attention; his spells did not reach her heart, and over her sleeping fancy they played, without awakening it.
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