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`` Nothing -- nothing , '' replied Judith ; `` a pin in my sleeve pricked her as I was fastening her cap , that was all . Her death is certain , '' she added to herself , `` she is inoculated with the plague-venom . '' She then went to the chest , and replacing everything within it , removed it , by the help of the Earl of Rochester , into the adjoining room . `` I will send for it at midnight , '' she said . `` It shall be delivered to your messenger , '' rejoined the earl ; `` but you will answer for Chowles 's secrecy ? '' `` I will , '' returned Judith , with a meaning smile . `` But you may take my word for it you will not be troubled long with your wife .