"They merely said that you were here with a message of warning for me.

I knew that much only a moment ago.

I cannot even guess the purport of your message, yet I thank you for a very real sacrifice for my sake." "Oh, no; truly it was nothing," the excitement bewildering her.

"It was no more than I would have done for any friend; no one could have done less." "You, at least, confess friendship ?" "Have I ever denied it ?" almost indignantly, and looking directly at him for the first time.

"Whatever else I may seem, I can certainly claim loyalty to those who trust me.