All hope has not fled, though the light is in the uncertain future.

In Lady Rosamond the well concerted plans of the secretary find no compromise.

Dreading an exposure of her weakness she has thrown around her a formidable barrier which the most deadly shafts cannot penetrate.

In the possession of this defence she can withstand the united efforts of a lengthy siege.

Upon all those operations she can look grimly on and bid defiance.