But, while the means of escape are allowed you, avail yourself of them." "No, Viviana," replied Sir William Radcliffe, firmly; "my part is taken.
I shall abide the arrival of the officers.

For you, I shall intrust you to the care of Mr.Catesby." "You cannot mean this, dear father," she cried, with a look of distress.
"And, if you do, I will never consent to such an arrangement." "Mr.Catesby is strongly attached to you, child," replied Sir William, "and will watch over your safety as carefully as I could do myself." "He may be attached to me," rejoined Viviana, "though I doubt the disinterestedness of his love.

But nothing can remove my repugnance to him.

Forgive me, therefore, if, in this one instance, I decline to obey your commands.

I dare not trust myself with Mr.Catesby." "How am I to understand you ?" inquired Sir William.
"Do not ask me to explain, dear father," she answered, "but imagine I must have good reason for what I say.