She is as innocent and as pure as before Lord Alphingham addressed her.

Percy, you are increasing this just displeasure by imaginary causes.

I do not believe it to be love for him that occasions her present suffering; I think, from the conversations we have had, it is much more like remorse for the past, and bitter grief that the confidence of our parents must, spite of their excessive kindness, be for a time entirely withdrawn, not any lingering affection for Alphingham." "Whatever it be, he is the primary cause.

Not injured! every word of love from his lips is pollution; his asking her of my father an atrocious insult; his endeavours to fly with her a deadly sin--an undying stain." Herbert shuddered involuntarily.
"What would you say, or mean ?" he exclaimed.
"What have you heard or known concerning him, that calls for words like these ?" "Ask me not, as you love me; it is enough I know he is a villain," and Percy continued his rapid walk.

Herbert rose from his seat and approached him.
"Percy," he said, "my dear brother, tell me what is it you would do?
to what would this unwonted passion lead?
Oh, let it not gain too great a dominion, Percy.