No human being ever before has lived through the agony I have suffered since that terrible night.

I was a traitress.

I betrayed the man who is dearer to me than my immortal soul.

He says that he forgives me, but your Majesty knows that my fault is beyond forgiveness." "Sir John is a noble gentleman, child," said the queen.

"I hope that he is loyal to me, but I fear--I fear." "Do not doubt, do not fear, my queen," returned Dorothy, eagerly; "there is nothing false in him." "Do you love him deeply, little one ?" asked the queen.
"No words can tell you my love for him," answered the girl.