"You DO need aid--you do need protection, though you will not own it; and you shall not need it long.

Leaning on my arm, as the representative of your excellent and broken-hearted father, on the very threshold of the Castle gate, you shall meet Elizabeth; and the first deed she shall do in the halls of Kenilworth shall be an act of justice to her sex and her subjects.

Strong in my good cause, and in the Queen's justice, the power of her minion shall not shake my resolution.

I will instantly seek Sussex." "Not for all that is under heaven!" said the Countess, much alarmed, and feeling the absolute necessity of obtaining time, at least, for consideration.

"Tressilian, you were wont to be generous.