His arms tightened about her.
"I will swear to do what is best for you--and for me," he replied.

"I will swear to bring harm to none whom you care to shield.

But I will not promise to leave you!" A soft glow came into the girl's eyes as she unclasped his arms and stood back from him.
"I will think--think--" she whispered quickly.

"Perhaps I will tell you to-morrow night--here--if you will keep your oath and do what is best for you--and for me." "I swear it!" "Then I will meet you here--at this time--when the others are asleep.
But--to-morrow--you will be careful--careful--" Unconsciously she half reached her arms out to him as she turned toward the path.

"You will be careful--to-morrow--promise me that." "I promise." Like a shadow she was gone.