The Crime at Black Dudley · Chapter 17 (2/2)

Meggie suffered herself to be led down the dusty passage, Campion in front of her, and Abbershaw behind.

As they went, they heard the cracked voice of Mrs. Meade chanting vigorously to herself:

“While the wicked are confounded

Doomed to flames of woe unbounded,

Call me with Thy saints surrounded.

Ah‑ha‑Ha‑ha‑men.”