She is proof against both villany and craft.

Had she been in Mistress Robsart's place, Leicester would not have deserted her.

Dorothy is the sort of woman men do not desert.

What say you to the fact that Leicester might wish to make her his wife ?" "He may purpose to do so secretly, as in the case of the Robsart girl," returned Sir George.

"Go, Malcolm, and ask her if he is willing to make her his wife before the world." I was glad of an opportunity for a word with Dorothy, so I hastily went to her.