You will only render yourselves ridiculous, and encounter derision in lieu of sympathy.

No one will credit your assertions, because I shall be able to prove that, at this moment, Lady Exeter is in a different part of the palace." "This bold falsehood will not serve your turn, my lord.

Whoever she may be, the person on that couch shall be seized, and we shall then ascertain the truth." And she would have moved towards the door, if Lord Roos had not caught hold of her arm, while at the same time he drew his sword.

Thinking from his fierce looks and menacing gestures that her mother might be sacrificed to his fury, Lady Roos fell on her knees before him, imploring pity; and she continued in this supplicating posture till Lady Lake angrily bade her rise.
"You have come here without my permission, Madam," Lord Roos cried furiously to his mother-in-law, "and you shall not depart until I choose.

Secure the door, Diego, and bring me the key.