"There will be less risk in taking them to Lambeth," he muttered, "than in loitering here." And rowing with great swiftness, he soon gained the centre of the stream.
"And so," he observed, resting for a moment on his oars, "you still cherish your attachment to Viviana, I see.

Nay, never start, man.

I am no enemy to your suit, though others may be.

And if she would place herself at my disposal, I would give her to you,--certain that it would be to one upon whom her affections are fixed." "Do you think any change likely to take place in her sentiments towards me ?" faltered Chetham.

"May I indulge a hope ?" "I would not have you despair," replied Fawkes.