Go! you will find none else here to listen to your denial of an inimical intent in this reckless deception." "My object is but half fulfilled!" exclaimed the youth, throwing himself at the Lady Margaret's feet.
It would argue a poor knowledge of the quick apprehension of woman, to say that the maiden was entirely unprepared for such a movement; but the suddenness of the demonstration made her start.

Gilbert's embarrassment had disappeared in his fervor.

He no longer stammered and stuttered, but with unhesitating eloquence went through that ancient but ever fresh story, found in the mouths of all suitors in all ages.

Linda stood with her eyes and mouth distended, looking as though she had been petrified just as she was about to scream.

It was rather a poor omen for Gilbert that Margaret should have turned to the old servant, who had advanced a pace, and calmly motioned her back to her corner.