Will you help me?
Can you make them listen ?" Ruy Gomez looked down at Dolores' pale and determined features in courteous astonishment.
"I am at your service," he answered.

"But what are you going to say?
The court is in a dangerous mood to-night." "I must speak to all," said Dolores.

"I am not afraid.

What I have to say cannot be said twice--not even if I had the strength.

I can save my father--" "Why not go to the King at once ?" argued the Prince, who feared trouble.
"For the love of God, help me to do as I wish!" Dolores grasped his arm, and spoke with an effort.