In all probability Hamdi is powerless to take her from my protection, and this marriage is unnecessary as a safeguard.

I have no notion of the international law on such points--but at any rate it will make the assurance of her safety absolute.

No power on earth can take her from me.

Great Heaven! The thought of her gone forever out of my life brings the cold sweat to my forehead.

Without her, child, enchantress, changeling that she is, how could I face existence?
I shall have my heart's desire.