The King's new-made headship of the Church hath led men to practise these tricks lightly.' She had turned white.

'That's not true, Roger!' she said.

'You are in liquor, my brother, and you know not what you say! Your seafaring years have taught 'ee bad things!' 'Edith--I've seen them; wife and family--all.

How canst--' They were sitting in the gathered darkness, and at that moment steps were heard without.

'Go out this way,' she said.