"I sent him two letters this evening.

The first he burned unopened, because he thought it was a love letter, but he has read the second by this time.
He had it before supper." "What did you write to him ?" asked Inez, whispering low.
"He will tell you.

The substance was this: If he would only be prudent, and consent to wait two days, and not attempt to see you alone, which would make a scandal, and injure you, too, if any one knew it, the King would arrange everything at his own pleasure, and your father would give his consent.

You have not seen Don John since he arrived, have you ?" She asked the question anxiously.
"Oh no!" answered the blind girl, with conviction.

"I have not seen him.
I wish to Heaven I had!" "I am glad of that," whispered the Princess.