Deeply indebted to Sir Francis, your father had only one means of discharging his obligations.

He did hesitate to avail himself of it.

He promised you to his creditor, and obtained his own release.

Will you dishonour his memory by a refusal ?" "O, if this tale be true, I have no escape from misery!" exclaimed Aveline.

"And it wears the semblance of probability." "I take upon me to declare it to be false," cried Anthony Rocke.
"Another such insolent speech shall cost thee thy life, sirrah!" cried Sir Giles, fiercely.
"Read over the paper again, my dear young lady," said Dame Sherborne.
"You may, perhaps, find something in it not yet discovered, which may help you to a better understanding of your father's wishes." "Ay, read it!--read it!" cried the old usurer, giving her the paper.
"You will perceive in what energetic terms your father enjoins compliance on your part with his commands; and what awful denunciations he attaches to your disobedience.