Amabel does not love the Earl of Rochester more blindly, more constantly, than I love her; and I could as soon change my nature as transfer my affection to another." "I am truly sorry for it," rejoined Hodges, in a tone of deep sympathy.
"And you still desire to return to your master ?" "Unquestionably," replied Leonard.

"If I am banished the house, I shall wander round it night and day like a ghost." "I will accompany you there this evening," rejoined Hodges, "and I trust I shall be able to arrange matters without compromising Amabel.

I wish I could forward your suit more efficiently; but I see no chance of it, and, to deal plainly with you, I do not think a marriage with her would be for your happiness.

The brilliant qualities of your noble rival at present so dazzle her eyes, that your own solid worth is completely overlooked.

It will be well if her father can preserve her from ruin." "The earl shall die by my hand rather than he shall succeed in his infamous purpose," cried Leonard, fiercely.
"No more of this!" exclaimed Hodges.