"You are old enough to guard yourself, therefore as to your walking abroad with gallants who can mean you no good I say nothing.

But know this--no one who has knowledge of the matters of my house," and he looked at her keenly, "shall mix with any Spaniard.

If you are found alone with this senor any more, that hour I have done with you, and you never pass my door again.

Nay, no words.

Take your food and eat it elsewhere." So she departed half weeping, but very angry, for Betty was strong and obstinate by nature.