Yet I will not stoop to bear this disgrace.

She shall be punished, but it shall be more advisedly.

I already feel, even in anticipation, that over-haste would light the flames of hell in my bosom.

No--one victim is enough at once, and that victim already waits me." He seized upon writing materials, and hastily traced these words:-- "Sir Richard Varney, we have resolved to defer the matter entrusted to your care, and strictly command you to proceed no further in relation to our Countess until our further order.

We also command your instant return to Kenilworth as soon as you have safely bestowed that with which you are entrusted.