I have tried in vain to persuade her that since it is the chief's doing, your death will bring no dishonour upon her.

I have offered to absolve her from the promise, and if she has not faith in my power to do so, to write to the pope himself and ask for his absolution for any breach that there may be; but I might as well have spoken to the wind.

When a young lady makes up her mind, stone walls are less difficult to move; so you see here we are.

Wound round my waist are a hundred feet of stout rope, with knots tied three feet apart.

We have only now to ascend the stairs to the platform above and fix the rope, and in an hour you will be far away among the woods." Archie's heart bounded with joy with the hope of life and freedom; but he said quietly, "I thank you, dear lady, with all my heart for your goodness; but I could not accept life at the cost of bringing your uncle's anger upon you." "You need not fear for that," the girl replied.