If I have put in practice a little harmless stratagem, what matters it?
All is fair in love.

And if you knew all, you would be aware that I have already paid so dearly for you that I cannot afford to lose you.

Cost what it will, you must be mine." "Never!" exclaimed Aveline, resolutely.
"You will soon alter your tone, when you find how little power of refusal is left you, fair mistress," said Sir Giles.

"A litter is waiting for you without.

Will it please you to enter it ?" "Not unless by force--and you dare to offer me violence," she replied.
"I advise you not to put our forbearance to the test," said Sir Giles.
"I should be grieved to impose any restraint upon you," subjoined Sir Francis; "and I trust you will not compel me to act against my inclinations.