If he disagrees you may do as you will.

Nay, more if you all agree, later you are absolved from the promise." "I promise!" I said, and for a moment she looked supremely happy.
Though to me all happiness for her was denied by the red scar on her forehead.
She said, "Promise me that you will not tell me anything of the plans formed for the campaign against the Count.

Not by word, or inference, or implication, not at any time whilst this remains to me!" And she solemnly pointed to the scar.

I saw that she was in earnest, and said solemnly, "I promise!" and as I said it I felt that from that instant a door had been shut between us.
Later, midnight .-- Mina has been bright and cheerful all the evening.
So much so that all the rest seemed to take courage, as if infected somewhat with her gaiety.

As a result even I myself felt as if the pall of gloom which weighs us down were somewhat lifted.