[Footnote: These two insignificant accusations were the only points that could be made out against the Earl of Surrey.
Upon these charges, brought by his mother and sister, he was executed .-- Tytler, p.

492; Burnet, vol.I, p.

75; Leti, vol.I, p.

108.] But make yourself easy; I shall myself add to my crimes one more, so that they may be grievous enough to make the conscience of the righteous and generous king quiet.

I have given up my heart to a wretched and criminal love, and the Geraldine whom I have sung in many a poem, and have celebrated even before the king, was nothing but a miserable coquettish strumpet!" Jane Douglas gave a scream, and sank upon the ground as if struck by lightning.
"Do you repent of this sin, my son ?" asked the priest.