You will give your parole, sir?
I regret that we are compelled to secure your person, but those were the orders; and you, madam," turning to Katharine, "I believe no order requires you to be taken prisoner, and therefore you shall go free." But Katharine had knelt down by her prostrate lover as soon as the space in front of her had been cleared, and was entirely oblivious to all that was taking place about her.
"Allow me to introduce myself, colonel," he resumed.

"I am Lord Desborough.

I have often heard my father, the Earl of Desmond, in Ireland, speak of you.

I regret that we meet under such unpleasant circumstances, but the governor's orders must be carried out, though I wish he had sent a more worthy representative to do so.

I will see, however, that everything is done for your comfort in the future." "Sir," said the colonel, bowing, "you have rendered me a service I can never repay.