It is well," he continued, as the injunction was obeyed.
Lady Lake submitted without resistance to the constraint imposed upon her.

She could not well do otherwise; for though her screams would have brought aid, it might have arrived too late.

And, after all, she did not intend to settle matters in this way.

But she betrayed no symptoms of fear, and, as we have stated, ordered her daughter to discontinue her supplications.
"And now, Madam," said Lord Roos, releasing Lady Lake, as he took the key from Diego, "I will tell you who that person is," pointing to the couch.
"Add not to the number of falsehoods you have already told, my lord," rejoined Lady Lake, contemptuously.

"I am perfectly aware who she is." "But I would fain hear his explanation, mother," said Lady Roos.
"What explanation can be offered ?" cried Lady Lake.