"I fear me in a crisis like this it will be little; and yet I will leave no stone unturned.

I will even see the cardinal himself if I can achieve it, and if his life or safety are in peril.

I would risk much for him and for Dalaber, for both are dear to me.

Believe me, I will do all that in me lies; but I fear I cannot promise success.
I know not what is intended, but I feel that there is much abroad of hatred and enmity against those who are branded with the name of heretic." "It is so hard, so hard," spoke Magdalen again, "when they ask so little--just the liberty of thought and study, and only such things as the Word of God enjoins." Arthur slightly shook his head.

He knew well what the answer of the opposing party would be to such an argument; but he was in no mood for controversy, least of all with Magdalen.
He stopped as they reached the end of the walk, and she paused instinctively.