And you must abandon all hopes of an union with her." "I would as soon abandon the great design itself," returned Catesby, moodily.
"If you persist in this, you will ruin it," rejoined Garnet.

"Think of her no more.

Bend your thoughts exclusively on the one grand object, and be what you are chosen to be, the defender and deliverer of our holy Church." "I would gladly act as you advise me, father," replied Catesby; "but I am spell-bound by this maiden." "This is idle from you, my son," replied Garnet, reproachfully.
"Separate yourself from her, and you will soon regain your former mastery over yourself." "Well, well, father," rejoined Catesby, "the effort, at least, shall be made.

But her large possessions, which would be so useful to our cause, and which, if I wedded her, would be wholly devoted to it,--think of what we lose, father." "I _have_ thought of it, my son," replied Garnet; "but the consideration does not alter my opinion: and if I possess any authority over you, I strictly enjoin you not to proceed farther in the matter.

Viviana never can be yours." "She _shall_ be, nevertheless," muttered Catesby, "and before many hours have elapsed,--if not by her own free will, by force.