Isabella, absorbed in her meditations, or a book, remained till the door opened; and it was too late to attempt an escape, which she would gladly have done had it been practicable.

伊莎贝拉专心在冥想，也许在专心看书，直到门开时还那样呆着。再打算逃掉已是太迟了，如果办得到的话，她真愿意逃掉的。