heart I thank you. Tell me what I am to do, and I shall not falter!”

Van Helsing laid a hand on his shoulder, and said,”Brave lad! A moment's courage, and it is done. This stake must be driven through her. It well be a fearful ordeal, be not deceived in that, but it will be only a short time, and you will then rejoice more than your pain was great. From this grim tomb you will emerge as though you tread on air. But you must not falter when once you have begun. Only think that we, your true friends, are round you, and that we pray for you all the time.”

“Go on,”said Arthur hoarsely.”Tell me what I am to do.”

“Take this stake in your left hand, ready to place to the point over the heart, and the hammer in