Mine is a very dark one." "There can be but one result, and that soon," answered the model.

"You must throw off your present mask and assume another.

You must vanish out of the scene: quit Rome with me, and leave no trace whereby to follow you.

It is in my power, as you well know, to compel your acquiescence in my bidding.

You are aware of the penalty of a refusal." "Not that penalty with which you would terrify me," said Miriam; "another there may be, but not so grievous." "What is that other ?" he inquired.