Do you act likewise, and the whole dreadful scheme will fall to the ground." "Catesby cannot abandon it," replied Fawkes.

"He is bound by ties that no human power can sunder.

And, however he may estrange himself from us now, when the time for action arrives, rest assured he will not be absent." [Illustration: _Viviana Radcliffe imploring Guy Fawkes to abandon the Conspiracy_] "It may be so," replied Viviana; "but I deny that the oath either he or you have taken is binding.

The deed you have sworn to do is evil, and no vow, however solemnly pronounced, can compel you to commit crime.

Avoid this sin--avoid further connexion with those who would work your undoing, and do not stain your soul with guilt from which it will never be cleansed." "You seek in vain to move me," replied Guy Fawkes, firmly.