Could I help her in any way?
Whatever her feeling toward me might be, there remained no question as to her growing dislike for Le Gaire.

Not fear, but a peculiar sense of honor alone, held her to her pledge.

And could I remain still, and permit her to be thus ruthlessly sacrificed?
Would Major Hardy permit it if he knew ?--if the entire situation was explained to him?
Le Gaire never would tell him the truth, but would laugh off the whole affair as a mere lovers' quarrel.

Could I venture to thrust myself in?
If I did, would it be of any use?
It would cost me my liberty, and the liberty of my men; probably I should not be believed.

And would she ever forgive me for listening?
I struggled with the temptation--swayed by duty and by love--until my heart throbbed in bewilderment.