"As soon as it is dark. She will come in by the underground passage," Edgar replied. "I wonder that the Count has not put a guard at the back of the castle, either in boats or on the other shore."
"It does not surprise me." remarked the Friar, "for I have suspected all along that he would be only too glad if the garrison should escape, leaving him to take possession of the castle. I think it is for that reason he has not guarded it. As to relief coming, the Count does not expect a relieving force. He knows that there are few motives that would lead a nobleman to risk a battle for a friend. Besides he is willing to take the chance."
Edgar watched the Friar's painting as he listened; and when the bit of glass was held up again to the window he was surprised to see that it bore the picture of Satan himself, painted in minature upon the glass, and vividly colored. He started back in horror, but the Friar only smiled, as he said, "Do you recognize the foul fiend? I have given him horns, tail, pitchfork, cloven-foot, and all." Then seeing Edgar's real fright and dismay, the Friar said seriously, "My friend, be of good cheer. This is no idle folly, or thoughtlessness. You must know that I am a student of nature's mysteries, but that I use my knowledge, such as it
