In the square the maskers gradually reappeared, though the alarm had been too sudden and violent, to admit a speedy return to the levity which ordinarily was witnessed in that spot, between the setting and the rising of the sun. She was in an ante-chamber, and inferring from the light which shone through the door of an adjoining room that she was to proceed, she went on. The promises and commands of the latter were sufficient of themselves to reconcile him to the change, and all were convinced there was no time to lose. He followed, and found himself standing near the dimly lighted altar at which masses were still saying for the soul of Antonio. In 1832 he published his _Heidenmauer_, and in 1833 his _Headsman of Berne_, both with a political design similar to that of the _Bravo_, though neither of them takes the same high rank among his works. Unfortunately, it took James's narrative as its sole guide, and followed it implicitly. The congregation dispersed in silence, or assembled in little groups, to converse on the awful event they had witnessed. The beauty of Chatterton was almost feminine; his skin, his color, his eyes, his teeth, were such as many a belle had sighed after; and his manners were bashful and retiring. Grace _is_ a good girl," said her gratified mother; "and you found her very valiant, Mr.
Will Miss Moseley forgive a bold request," said Denbigh, with some hesitation. The latter looked at her niece in surprise, at a remark so abrupt, and one so very different from the ordinary train of Emily's reflections, as she required an explanation. His own resemblance was strong; his eyes were turned on herself, to whom Denbigh thought she had not done ample justice, but the man who held the gun bore no likeness to John Moseley, except in dress. Francis and Clara had gone on a little tour of pleasure in the northern counties, to take L---- in their return homeward; and the morning arrived for the commencement of the baronet's journey to the same place. Lady Moseley, who was prepared for such a communication, and had rather wondered at its tardiness, kissed her daughter affectionately, as she promised to speak to her father, and to obtain his approbation. As she closed the door, she observed Denbigh gazing on her retiring figure with a countenance of despair, that caused a feeling of pity to mingle with her detestation of his vices.