In Donna Marie's evidence there can be no deceit; she can have no wish that Stanley should be saved; as her husband's supposed murderer, he must be an object of horror and loathing.

Still silent Isabel?
Is not her evidence required ?" "It is indeed.

And yet I feel that, to demand it, will but increase the trial already hers." "As how ?" inquired the King, somewhat astonished.

"Surely thou canst not mean--" "I mean nothing; I know nothing," interrupted Isabella hastily.

"I can give your Grace no reason, save my own feelings.