She will go to him alone, expecting, doubtless, to escape, but she does not know the risk she is running." "Do not fear for her," I answered assuringly.

"She will be prepared to defend herself.

Make all things ready, and I'll go to learn of Frances's plans.

You may be sure she will provide some way for her own protection.
When a woman of brains sets out to hoodwink a man, he usually gets what he deserves, even though he be an absolute king." "Well, be off, and back again at the earliest possible moment," said George, resigning himself, under compulsion, to the hard conditions the situation imposed.
When I left Hamilton, I hastened to Frances and found her expecting me.
She told me her story in a few words:--"The treaty and the bill of exchange, I believe you call it, are to be placed in my hands to-night at eight o'clock," she said.

"I am trembling now, but I shall be calm when the time comes.