25/25 Above all things, speak nothing that can be construed against the existing laws. I find that danger, if not positive injury, awaits you. I shall, at any risk, give you warning." "At no risk, beloved!" "At every risk--at all risks, dearest Reilly! Nay, more--whatever danger may encompass you shall be shared by me, even at the risk of my life, or I shall extricate you out of it. But perhaps you will not be faithful to me. If so, I shudder to think what might happen." "Listen," said Reilly, taking her by the hand, "In the presence of heaven, I am yours, and yours only, until death!" She repeated his words, after which they had scarcely taken their seats when the squire and Sir Eobert entered the drawing-room.. |