15/17 I am bound by an oath too terrible to be broken." "I will absolve you of your oath, my son," said Dr.Dee, eagerly. "By no sophistry could I clear my conscience of the ties imposed upon it. I have sworn never to desist from the execution of this scheme, unless those engaged in it shall give me leave. Nay, so resolved am I, that if I stood alone I would go on." As he spoke, a deep groan issued from the corpse. "This place stifles me." The night has already been described as bright and beautiful. |