I have done it, Sir Giles; and here it is.

And I have taken care to grant a renewal of her licence from the date of your notice; so that no penalties or fines can attach to her for neglect.

Take it, Madame Bonaventure" he continued, handing her the paper.

"It is your full acquittance." "And think you, my lord, that this shallow artifice--to give it no harsher term--will avail you any thing ?" Sir Giles cried scornfully.

"I set it aside at once." "Your pardon, Sir Giles; you will do no such thing." "And who will hinder me ?--You, my lord ?" "Even I, Sir Giles.