Of this she was sure, that her decision and her pleasure would be his.

They were tied to the stake.

She had already tasted some of the mortal agony.

Did it matter whether the flames consumed her?
Reflecting on the interview with Redworth, though she had performed her part in it placidly, her skin burned.

It was the beginning of tortures if she stayed in England.
By staying to defend herself she forfeited her attitude of dignity and lost all chance of her reward.