20/26 "Oh, if ever a woman's soul was tortured----" "You tortured her, did you ?" cried the Englishman, struggling in his father's arms. "I once thought of meeting you in the field--you--you! I would like to strangle you with my bare hands." "It is just. I honor monsieur for his rage. It is true, I love the woman, and----" "Is this the way a gentleman shows his affection ?" roared out the English captain. "That cursed Eagle--where is it ?" "Before I sought mademoiselle," said Marteau, "I placed it in safety and in such keeping as will watch over it. |