"A word from you will not only win you Isabella, but save the city from destruction." "Save the city!" exclaimed Leonard.

"What mean you ?" "Swear to comply with my request, and you shall know.

But not otherwise," replied Grant.
"I cannot--I cannot," rejoined Leonard; "and unfortunately you have said too much for your own safety.

I must, though most reluctantly, detain you." "Hear me, Leonard, and consider well what you do," cried Grant, planting himself before the door.

"I love you next to my daughter, and chiefly because she loves you.