"Get you from my sight and out of my kingdom as fast as horse and ship may carry you--as feet may bear you." Leicester's face lighted to hear.

"Your high Majesty," pleaded the girl, dropping on her knees, "I am innocent.

As God lives, I am innocent." "The man, then, only is guilty ?" the Queen rejoined with scorn.

"Is it innocent to be here at night, my palace gates shut, with your lover-alone ?" Leicester laughed at the words.
"Your Majesty, oh, your gracious Majesty, hear me.

We were not alone--not alone--" There was a rustle of curtains, a heavy footstep, and Lempriere of Rozel staggered into the room.