In that case, Oregon will be lost to you, or at least bought dear by blood and treasure." "We can attend to that, Madam," said I grimly, and I smiled at her, although a sudden fear caught at my heart.

I knew what damage she was in position to accomplish if she liked.

My heart stood still.

I felt the faint sweat again on my forehead.
"If I do not find her worthy of you, then she can not have you," went on Helena von Ritz.
"But Madam, you forget one thing.

She _is_ worthy of me, or of any other man!" "I shall be judge of that.