I thought I had more control over myself.
But I find I cannot live without you." "Alas! alas!" cried Viviana, in a troubled tone, and losing all her self-command.

"I expected this.

Why--why did you come ?" "I have told you my motive," replied Chetham; "but, oh! do not reproach me!" "I do not desire to do so," returned Viviana, with a look of agony.

"I bitterly reproach myself that I cannot meet you as of old.

But I would rather--far rather have encountered Doctor Dee, had he come hither resolved to exert all his magical power to force me away, than have met you." "Have I unwittingly offended you, Viviana ?" asked Chetham, in astonishment.
"Oh! no--no--no!" she replied, "you have not offended me; but----" "But what ?" he cried, anxiously.
"I would rather have died than see you," she answered.
"I will not inquire wherefore," rejoined Chetham, "because I too well divine the cause.