If I escape that, I shall lead a life of such wretchedness as--" "That's not nothing to me, sir." "But it is much to me," answered Cecil.

"As things have turned--life is over with me, Rake.

What my own fate may be I have not the faintest notion--but let it be what it will, it must be a bitter one.

I will not drag another into it." "If you send me away, I'll shoot myself through the head, sir; that's all." "You will do nothing of the kind.

Go to Lord Rockingham, and ask him from me to take you into his service.