Melissa, however, detained him, saying: "I will go with you if you will allow me." "And I ?" said Heron, irritably.

"It seems to me that children are learning to care less and less what their fathers' views and requirements may be.

I have to go to Philip.

Who knows what may happen in my absence?
Besides--no offense to you, Andreas--what concern has my daughter among the Christians ?" "To visit her lover," replied Andreas, sharply.

And he added, more quietly: "It will be a pleasure to me to escort her; and your Argutis is a faithful fellow, and in case of need would be of more use here than an inexperienced girl.