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As He now started the subject himself , and thinking that perhaps the narrative of her sorrows might draw him from the contemplation of those on which He dwelt too constantly , She immediately complied with his request . The rest of the company had already heard her story ; But the interest which all present felt for its Heroine made them anxious to hear it repeated . The whole society seconding Lorenzo 's entreaties , Agnes obeyed . She first recounted the discovery which had taken place in the Abbey Chapel , the Domina 's resentment , and the midnight scene of which St. Ursula had been a concealed witness . Though the Nun had already described this latter event , Agnes now related it more circumstantially and at large : After which She proceeded in her narrative as follows . Conclusion of the History of Agnes de Medina My supposed death was attended with the greatest agonies . Those moments which I believed my last , were embittered by the Domina 's assurances that I could not escape perdition ; and as my eyes closed , I heard her rage exhale itself in curses on my offence .