Having commenced the work, you must go through with it--whether you will or not." "Whether I will or not!" exclaimed Lady Exeter, regarding him with angry surprise.

"Have I heard you aright, my Lord?
Am I to be forced into association in this foul deed?
Have I sunk so low in your esteem that you venture to treat me thus ?" "Pardon me, Frances--pardon me!" he cried, imploringly.

"I have said more than I intended.

If I appear to exercise undue influence over you now, you will forgive me hereafter, because the situation is one that requires decision, and that quality I possess in a higher degree than yourself.

Luke Hatton must obey the orders given him.