But it was evident she was not convinced, for she lowered her tones almost to a whisper as she continued.

It might be that the question she designed to put was one she dared not ask aloud.

"What means do you purpose to employ in the execution of your design ?" "The same as those employed by Somerset and his Countess in the removal of Sir Thomas Overbury; but more expeditious and more certain," he replied under his breath.
"Dreadful!" she exclaimed, with a shudder.

"But the same judgment that overtook the Somersets may overtake us.

Such crimes are never hidden." "Crimes fouler than theirs have never been brought to light, and never will.