A project is in agitation for the deliverance of our fallen church; and, since you have become acquainted with its existence--no matter how--you must be bound by an oath of secrecy, or," and his look grew darker, and his voice sterner, "I will not answer for your life." "I will willingly take the oath, on certain conditions," said Viviana.
"You must take it unconditionally," rejoined Fawkes.
"Hear me out," said Viviana.

"Knowing that Mr.Catesby and Father Garnet are anxious to induce my father to join this conspiracy, I came hither to implore you to prevent him from doing so." "Were I even willing to do this,--which I am not," replied Fawkes, "I have not the power.

Sir William Radcliffe would be justly indignant at any interference on my part." "Heed not that," replied Viviana.

"You, I fear, are linked to this fearful project beyond the possibility of being set free.

But he is not.
Save him! save him!" "I will take no part in urging him to join it," replied Fawkes.