"But I will not--" and then he paused, for her eyes had flashed ominously.

"I mean," he went on, "must you go?
So soon before our wedding ?" She drew herself up and spoke in a scathing voice.
"Why must I repeat again what I said when you gave me your ring ?--I do not wish to see or speak with you.

You will have all you bargained for.
Can you not leave my company out of the question ?" The Tancred stern, obstinate spirit was thoroughly roused.

He walked up and down the room rapidly for a moment, fuming with hurt rage.

Then reason told him to wait.