Remember also, that, although you hold the dagger at present, it is not wise of you to try to push this jest too far." "As you did when you decoyed me on board the _San Antonio_," said Betty.
"Well, our honeymoon has not begun too sweetly, and I do not mind if you go away for a while--to look for Inez.

Swear now that you mean me no harm, and that you will not plot my death or disgrace, or in any way interfere with my liberty or position here in Granada.

Swear it on the Rood." And she took down a silver crucifix that hung upon the wall over the bed and handed it to him.

For she knew Morella's superstitions, and that if once he swore upon this symbol he dare not break his oath.
"And if I will not swear ?" he asked sullenly.
"Then," she answered, "you stop here until you do, you who are anxious to be gone.

I have eaten food this morning, you have not; I have a dagger, you have none; and, being as we are, I am sure that no one will venture to disturb us until Inez and your friend the priest have gone further than you can follow." "Very well, I will swear," he said, and he kissed the crucifix and threw it down, "You can stop here and rule my house in Granada, and I will do you no mischief, nor trouble you in any way.