Nay, I attached myself to him who had so deeply wronged me, to ensure revenge upon him.

My great fear was, lest I should be robbed of this precious morsel; and you may remember that I struck up your sword when it had touched his breast.

He must die by no other hand than mine." "Your vengeance has been tardy," observed Sir Jocelyn.
"True," replied the other.

"I have delayed it for several reasons, but chiefly because I would have it complete.

The work is begun, and its final accomplishment will not be long postponed.