"I beg you to say no more." "But I will say more! There must be a reason for this." The face of the young woman flushed in spite of herself, as Pembroke strode closer and gazed at her with sternness.
"Lady Catharine," said he, slowly, "I am a friend of your family.
Perhaps now I may be of aid to you.

Prove me, and at the last, ask who was indeed your friend." "We have had misfortunes, we of the family of the Knollys," said Lady Catharine.

"This is, perhaps, but the fate of the house of Knollys.

It is my fate." "Your fate!" said Sir Arthur, slowly.

"Your fate! Lady Catharine, I thank you.