But I do--I do.

I know that he is a villain, but I love this marquis as much as you hate him, or as much as you love Peter, because I can't help myself; it is my luck, that's all.

But I am not going to throw myself out of a window; I would rather throw him out and square our reckoning, and that I swear I'll do, in this way or the other, even if it should cost me what I don't want to lose--my life," And Betty drew herself up beneath the silver lamp with a look upon her handsome, determined face, which was so like Margaret's and yet so different, that, could he have seen it, might well have made Morella regret that he had chosen this woman for a tool.
While Margaret studied her wonderingly she heard a sound, and glanced up to see, standing before them, none other than the beautiful Spaniard, or Moor, for she knew not which she was, Inez, that same woman whom, from her hiding-place in the tower, she had watched with Peter in the garden.
"How did you come here ?" she asked coldly.
"Through the door, Senora, that was left unlocked, which is not wise of those who wish to talk privately in such a place as this," she answered with a humble curtsey.
"The door is still unlocked," said Margaret, pointing towards it.
"Nay, Senora, you are mistaken; here is its key in my hand.

I pray you do not tell your lady to put me out, which, being so strong, she well can do, for I have words to say to you, and if you are wise you will listen to them." Margaret thought a moment, then answered: "Say on, and be brief.".