And this shall be a symbol that you have not sought to withdraw yourself from the chain of human sympathies , which whoso would shake off must keep company with fallen angels . '' `` Where has this mad fellow stolen that sacramental vessel ? '' exclaimed the Episcopal clergyman . This question drew the notice of the guests to the silver cup , which was recognized as appertaining to the communion-plate of the Old South Church , and , for aught that could be known , it was brimming over with the consecrated wine . `` Perhaps it is poisoned , '' half whispered the governor 's secretary . `` Pour it down the villain 's throat ! '' cried the Virginian , fiercely . `` Turn him out of the house ! '' cried Captain Langford , seizing Jervase Helwyse so roughly by the shoulder that the sacramental cup was overturned and its contents sprinkled upon Lady Eleanore 's mantle . `` Whether knave , fool or Bedlamite , it is intolerable that the fellow should go at large . '' `` Pray , gentlemen , do my poor admirer no harm , '' said Lady Eleanore , with a faint and weary smile . `` Take him out of my sight , if such be your pleasure , for I can find in my heart to do nothing but laugh at him , whereas , in all decency and conscience , it would become me to weep for the mischief I have wrought . '' But while the bystanders were attempting to lead away the unfortunate young man he broke from them and with a wild , impassioned earnestness offered a new and equally strange petition to Lady Eleanore . It was no other than that she should throw off the mantle , which while he pressed the silver cup of wine upon her she had drawn more closely around her form , so as almost to shroud herself within it . `` Cast it from you , '' exclaimed Jervase Helwyse , clasping his hands in an agony of entreaty . `` It may not yet be too late . Give the accursed garment to the flames . '' But Lady Eleanore , with a laugh of scorn , drew the rich folds of the embroidered mantle over her head in such a fashion as to give a completely new aspect to her beautiful face , which , half hidden , half revealed , seemed to belong to some being of mysterious character and purposes . `` Farewell , Jervase Helwyse ! '' said she .
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