"Let him produce his proofs." "You are acquainted with your father's handwriting, I presume, fair maiden ?" rejoined Sir Francis.

"And it may be that your insolent and incredulous serving-man is also acquainted with it.

Look at this document, and declare whether it be not, as I assert, traced in Hugh Calveley's characters.

Look at it, I say, thou unbelieving hound," he added, to Anthony, "and contradict me if thou canst." "It is my master's writing, I am compelled to admit," replied the old serving-man, with a groan.
"Are you prepared to render obedience to your father's behests, maiden ?" demanded Sir Giles, menacingly.
"O, give me counsel! What shall I say to them ?" cried Aveline, appealing to Dame Sherborne.

"Would that Sir Jocelyn were here!" "It is in vain to expect his coming," rejoined Sir Giles, with a bitter laugh.