Suffice it, she is already promised in marriage." "Father!" exclaimed Aveline, in surprise, and with something of reproach.

"I never heard of such an engagement before.

It has been made without my consent." "I charge you to fulfil it, nevertheless, my child, if it be required," said Hugh Calveley, solemnly.

"Promise me this, or I shall not die content.

Speak! Let me hear you." And she reluctantly gave the required promise.
Sir Jocelyn uttered an exclamation of anguish.
"What afflicts you, my son ?" demanded the Puritan.
"To whom have you promised your daughter in marriage ?" inquired the young man.