Diego instantly withdrew, apparently to obey his lord"s command; but he

had scarcely entered the little passage when two ladies pushed past him,
and made their way into the room
Diego instantly withdrew, apparently to obey his lord"s command; but he
had scarcely entered the little passage when two ladies pushed past him,
and made their way into the room. They arrived just in time to intercept
Lord Roos, who was conveying his insensible burthen towards the secret
staircase.