The echoes of his hard, unpleasant laugh reached Anna on her way upstairs. But threats and entreaties—even promises were ineffectual; and the unlucky captive, after exhausting his powers of persuasion, was compelled to give up the point. But with the skill of a fencer he met the blow and broke it, seizing the wrist. The smell that emanated from the opening was abominable. He was apt to play so many games, she was afraid she might have misunderstood. She would stare if she knew the full sum of Melusine’s activities. Spurling, formerly, it may be remembered, the hostess of the Dark House at Queenhithe,—whence wine, ale, and brandy of inferior quality were dispensed, in false measures, and at high prices, throughout the prison, which in noise and debauchery rivalled, if it did not surpass, the lowest tavern. She saw his purpose and his doubt hesitated also, and then went to him, took his coat lapels, and kissed him on the cheek. I dare say anything seemed better to her than the nun’s habit she had been obliged to use.
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