You have witnessed how they have been duped, and, as no mischief has resulted from this infamous endeavour, the mortification they have endured may be taken as part punishment of the offence.

Stand forward, fair Mistress Aveline Calveley, and substantiate what I have just declared." Thus adjured, the maiden approached within a few paces of the Prince, and having made a lowly salutation, said,-- "All that your Highness has advanced concerning me is correct." "Enough, fair mistress," rejoined Charles.

"How say you, Sirs," he continued, in a stern tone, to the two extortioners.

"Do you confess your guilt, and sue for pardon?
If so, down on your knees before this injured damsel, and implore her forgiveness!" A prey to violent terror, the old usurer instantly adopted the supplicatory posture recommended by the Prince; but Sir Giles refused compliance.
"Having committed no offence, I sue for no pardon," he said, with his wonted audacity.

"I repel the charge with indignation; and, in my turn, accuse Clement Lanyere and Luke Hatton of a conspiracy against me.