We will find a priest, who may bless our love and sanctify the covenant that we have this day concluded for eternity! Swear to me, that, till that wished--for day, you will keep for me your truth and love, and never forget that my honor is yours also, that your happiness is also mine!" "I swear it!" said Catharine, solemnly.

"You may depend upon me at all times and at all hours.

Never will I be untrue to you; never will I have a thought that is not yours.

I will love you as Thomas Seymour deserves to be loved, that is with a devoted and faithful heart.

It will be my pride to subject myself to you, and with glad soul will I serve and follow you, as your true and obedient wife." "I accept your oath!" said Seymour, solemnly.