"If I promised all these without reservation, would you aid me to give back to the duchess her own ?" Instantly her arms were pinioned to her sides, and he had drawn her so close that she could feel his heart beat against her own.
"Have no fear," he said.

The voice was unfamiliar to her ears.

"I shall not kiss you.

Let me look into your eyes, Madame, your eyes, and read the lie which is written there.

My fortune and my life are not enough.
Keep your love, Madame; I have no wish to purchase it.