It was quite impossible.

It would compromise her beyond repair.

He had done her harm enough by his impulsive indiscretion in the wood.

His face slowly settled into a set scowl as he cudgelled his brains to find a way of coming effectually to her help.

It seemed a vain effort, but a way had to be found.
Lord Loudwater galloped half-way to the Castle in a furious haste to punish Olivia for allowing Grey to make love to her, and even more for the contemptuous way in which Grey had treated him.