Believe me, as I swear by the dear Gospel in which we trust, your life is safe from his practice.

Did you not debate with him ?" "The house was silent," answered the lady--"thou gone--no other but he in the chamber--and he capable of every crime.

I did but stipulate he would remove his hateful presence, and I drank whatever he offered .-- But you spoke of escape, Janet; can I be so happy ?" "Are you strong enough to bear the tidings, and make the effort ?" said the maiden.
"Strong!" answered the Countess.

"Ask the hind, when the fangs of the deerhound are stretched to gripe her, if she is strong enough to spring over a chasm.

I am equal to every effort that may relieve me from this place." "Hear me, then," said Janet.