Agnes was obliged to attend them; But She left me not till I had compelled her to promise that on the following night She would be at the same place at the same hour.

These meetings continued for several Weeks uninterrupted; and 'tis now, Lorenzo, that I must implore your indulgence.

Reflect upon our situation, our youth, our long attachment: Weigh all the circumstances which attended our assignations, and you will confess the temptation to have been irresistible; you will even pardon me when I acknowledge, that in an unguarded moment, the honour of Agnes was sacrificed to my passion.' (Lorenzo's eyes sparkled with fury: A deep crimson spread itself over his face.

He started from his seat, and attempted to draw his sword.
The Marquis was aware of his movement, and caught his hand: He pressed it affectionately.
'My Friend! My Brother! Hear me to the conclusion! Till then restrain your passion, and be at least convinced, that if what I have related is criminal, the blame must fall upon me, and not upon your Sister.' Lorenzo suffered himself to be prevailed upon by Don Raymond's entreaties.

He resumed his place, and listened to the rest of the narrative with a gloomy and impatient countenance.