Let us on, then.

Yet, ere we proceed further, I have to request your acceptance of that silver coffer.

The thirty thousand marks within it constitute your dowry." As he spoke Luke Hatton advanced, and, holding the coffer towards the veiled damsel, so that she could touch it, said--"Place your hand upon this silver box, and take possession of it, fair mistress.

I am a witness that Sir Francis Mitchell has freely bestowed it, with its contents, upon you.

It will remain in my custody till you require me to deliver it up to you.".