But as she saw the earl's astonished and doubting looks, she added, with an inhuman smile: "I know everything that you want that I should know! Only impute crimes to him; only accuse him; I will substantiate everything, testify to everything that will bring him to ruin.

My mother is our ally; she hates the father as hotly as I the son.

Bring your accusation, then, Earl Douglas; we are your witnesses!" "Nay, indeed, my lady," said he, with a gentle, insinuating smile.

"I know nothing at all; I have heard nothing; how, then, can I bring an accusation?
You know all; to you he has spoken.

You must be his accuser!" "Well, then, conduct me to the king!" said she.
"Will you allow me to give you some more advice first ?" "Do so, Earl Douglas." "Be very cautious in the choice of your means.