She is a witch, and the slumbering devil in her has made snare for his weakness." "I greatly fear there may be truth in this," I returned, scarcely knowing how best to speak at such a time, marking the agitation of her breathing.

"Naladi is a fair woman, softly spoken and seductive when it is her purpose to please.

There are not many men who could resist her wiles.

Yet possibly, Madame, were you to have converse with the Chevalier your plea might break the spell." She turned toward me with proud, impetuous gesture, and I was surprised at the sudden indignant light glowing within her dark eyes.
"No, Geoffrey Benteen, that will never be.

I am this man's wife.