"Do you affect ignorance that I am a condemned felon, and can inherit nothing?
But do not imagine that under any circumstances I would accept your terms.

My mother shall never degrade herself by a connection with you." "Degrade herself," rejoined Jonathan, brutally.

"Do you think I would take a harlot to my bed, if it didn't suit my purposes to do so ?" "He says right," replied Mrs.Sheppard, distractedly.

"I am only fit for such as him.

Take me! take me!" "Before an hour you shall be mine," said Jonathan advancing towards her.
"Back!" cried Jack fiercely: "lay a finger on her, and I will fell you to the ground.