``WilfredofIvanhoe！’’exclaimedtheBlackKnight——``prisoner，andperish！——Thelifeofeverymaninthecastleshallansweritifahairofhisheadbesinged——Showmehischamber！’’
``Ascendyonderwindingstair，’’saidDeBracy；
``itleadstohisapartment——Wiltthounotacceptmyguidance?’’headded，inasubmissivevoice。
``No。Tothebarbican，andtherewaitmyorders。
Itrusttheenot，DeBracy。’’