Roy Gomez made one long stride and held her, for he thought she was fainting.

But she bit her lips, and forced her eyes to open and face the crowd again.
"That is all," she said in a low voice, but distinctly, "It is done.

I am a ruined woman.

Help me to go out." The old Prince gently led her down the steps.

The silence had lasted long after she had spoken, but people were beginning to talk again in lower tones.