"The explanation is simple.

Your eyes have deceived you." "Most palpably," cried the Conde de Gondomar, who had caught Gillian in his arms, as the jealous apprentice cast her from him.

"I am afraid her ladyship cannot see very clearly." "I see clearly enough that a trick has been practised upon me," Lady Lake rejoined sharply.

"But let Lord Roos look to himself.

I will have my revenge, and a terrible one it shall be." "Do not commit yourself," said Sir Thomas in a low tone.
"Your business here is at an end, fair maiden," said the Conde de Gondomar to Gillian; "and as your lover abandons you, I am ready to take charge of you." So saying he led her forth, followed by Lord Roos, whose smile of triumph exasperated his mother-in-law almost beyond endurance.
For a moment Dick Tayerner remained irresolute; but his mistress had no sooner disappeared, than he rushed after her, vowing he would have her back if it cost him his life..