Am I free to depart likewise ?" she added aloud to Sir Thomas.
"The door is open for you, Countess," rejoined the Secretary of State, with mock ceremoniousness.

"After three days, you understand, war is renewed between us." "War to the death," subjoined Lady Lake.
"Be it so," replied the Countess.

"I shall not desert my post." And assuming the dignified deportment for which she was remarkable, she went forth with a slow and majestic step.
Luke Hatton would have followed her, but Sir Thomas detained him.
"Am I a prisoner ?" he said, uneasily, and glancing at Lady Lake.

"Her ladyship promised me instant liberation." "And the promise shall be fulfilled as soon as I am satisfied my daughter is out of danger," returned Sir Thomas.
"I am easy, then," said the apothecary.

"I will answer for her speedy recovery.".