What to me is race or blood?
I see but the Marie I have loved, I shall ever love.
Come with me.

Edward has made overtures of peace if I would return to England.

For thy sake I will live beneath his sway; be but mine, and oh, we shall be happy yet." "And my father," gasped the unhappy girl, for the generous nature of Arthur's love rendered her trial almost too severe.

"Wilt thou protect him too?
wilt thou for my sake forget what he is, and be to him a son ?" He turned from her with a stifled groan.

"Thou canst not--I knew it--oh bless thee for thy generous love; but tempt me no more, Arthur; it cannot be; I dare not be thy bride." "And yet thou speakest of love.