The Amulet

Mary, as though forgetting in this unexpected news all that Geronimo had

told her, ran joyfully and put on her hood before her duenna had time to

approach her. Geronimo also looked happy, and prepared to meet his uncle

without loss of time.

In a few minutes all was ready; the horses were harnessed to the carriage,

the great gate was flung open, and the equipage was driven rapidly through

the street.