porteress

At last the porteress came to the gate and through the little grating enquired what was the matter.

Next day at the same time the widow returned to the cave, and found the old porteress waiting for her.

The porteress having thus expressed herself, this second version of the dream was immediately circulated through the city.

It is scarcely probable that my Lady is in constant communication with her stern porteress, and my person was evidently unknown.

As he returned to the porteress, he inquired whether a female had not just come down-stairs.