I was too wretched for tears.

I sat alone for a long time when a gentle tap announced my betrayer.

She put her arms around me affectionately and kissed me again and again.
"Oh!" she said, "you are a hero.

You went through that trying ordeal like a soldier.

I was so afraid, when you were pressed with questions, that the whole truth would come out and I be forced to stand in your place.