Think you the lamb's plea of innocence would be listened to by him ?" "Man!" said Isabella, rising, and expressing herself with much dignity, "I fear not the horrible ideas with which you would impress me.

I cast them from me with disdain.

Be you mortal or fiend, you would not offer injury to one who sought you as a suppliant in her utmost need.

You would not--you durst not." "Thou say'st truly, maiden," rejoined the Solitary; "I dare not--I would not.

Begone to thy dwelling.