"Because, as far as I have noticed, women are not apt to adhere to their resolutions in matters of the heart; and because, as I have just said, she loves you, and I see no reasonable bar to your union." "You give me new life," cried Chetham, transported with joy.

"Oh! that you, who have so much influence with her, would speak in my behalf." "Nay, you must plead your own cause," replied Fawkes.

"I cannot hold out much hope at present; for recent events have cast a deep gloom over her spirit, and she appears to be a prey to melancholy.

Let this wear off,--and with one so young and so firm-minded it is sure to do so,--and then your suit may be renewed.

Urge it when you may, you have my best wishes for success, and shall have my warmest efforts to second you." Humphrey Chetham murmured his thanks in accents almost unintelligible from emotion, and Guy Fawkes continued, "It would be dangerous for you to disembark with me; but when I put you ashore, I will point out the dwelling at present occupied by Viviana.
You can visit it as early as you please to-morrow.