"Your mad confession before the court only made my conviction more certain," he said.

"It gave the reason for the deed--and it burned away the last doubt I had.

If they are slow in trying me, you will have been before the executioner, for he will find me dead--by your hand.

You might have spared me that--and spared yourself.

You still had the remnant of a good name, and your lover being dead, you might have worn the rag of your honour still.