I do not pretend that I come willingly to you from him.

I tell you, however, that I am fearfully within that villain's power, and cannot help myself.

No, I've done no crime; but none the less he has it in his hands to cover me with disgrace--destroy me, and every sign of me, from the midst of respectable men.

It would avail nothing should I show you how he spread a snare for my feet, and how blindly I walked into it.

I can only say again that he has me helpless, hand and foot; I am his to make or break in all that a man of honor or station holds dearest.