"Though I have seen so little of Gillian, I cannot help taking an interest in her; she is so pretty, and so innocent in appearance, and her manners are so artless and engaging.

I owe her some reparation for the mischief I have done her, and will not neglect to make it.

I am sorry I ever was induced by you to take her into my service; and I am thankful to hear she has escaped De Gondomar's snares." "You are wonderfully interested about her, methinks, Frances; and I hope she will be grateful for your consideration," rejoined Lord Roos, with a laugh.

"But I should not be surprised if De Gondomar still gained his point.

It is not his way to give up a pursuit he has once undertaken.
However, to leave the pretty damsel to her fate, which will depend entirely on her own conduct, let us return to ourselves.