On my soul's salvation, I have not! Spare me! spare me! and I will be a faithful friend in future.
I have been indiscreet--I own it--but nothing more.

I have mentioned no names.

And Lord Mounteagle, as you well know, is as zealous a Catholic as any now present." "Your letter has been sent to the Earl of Salisbury," pursued Catesby, coldly.

"It was from him I obtained it." "Then Lord Mounteagle has betrayed me," returned Tresham, becoming pale as death.
"Have you nothing further to allege ?" demanded Catesby.

As Tresham made no answer, he turned to the others, and said, "Is it your judgment he should die ?" All, except Viviana, answered in the affirmative.
"Tresham," continued Catesby, solemnly, "prepare to meet your fate like a man.