Saluting the captive with affected courtesy, he observed, "So you refuse to answer the interrogations of the Privy Council, madam, I understand.

I am not sorry for it, because I would have the merit of wringing the truth from you.

Those who have been most stubborn outside these walls, have been the most yielding within them." "That will not be my case," replied Viviana, coldly.
"We shall see," returned the lieutenant, with a significant glance at Topcliffe.
Ordering her to follow him, he then proceeded along the ward in the direction of the Bloody Tower, and passing beneath its arched gateway, ascended the steps on the left, and led her to his lodgings.

Entering the habitation, he mounted to the upper story, and tracking a long gallery, brought her to a small circular chamber in the Bell Tower.

Its sole furniture were a chair, a table, and a couch.
"Here you will remain for the present," observed the lieutenant, smiling grimly, and placing a lamp on the table.