'
The rage of the old gentlewoman was now so great that she was unable
to articulate; and when her fury reached the most impotent stage,
Roland arose and walked away.
'Do you wish to take a turn with the rod?' Nancy asked.
'Yes, I should like to get out of sight of our uncharitable
grandmother here.'
'Hush! I would not advise you to provoke her too far. If you knew
what her career of crime has been you would shudder to bring her ill-will
upon you. I am afraid you have brought a great danger upon your
head.' Our hero and Nancy emerged from the wood and there lay spread
before them a lake of shining water, though dark as soot. Its area
was probably about twenty acres; and although its depth seemed to be
great, a black stump rose here and there from the surface. The two
had not walked far when the shrill voice of the old woman was heard
calling.
'Nancy, Nancy!'
'I must leave you; but I will return as soon as I can. I have many
things to tell you and many warnings to give. The Lifter, I think,
has taken a great fancy to your ways; and I think you will be able to
credit what he says to you.
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