"The king's only show of energy comes in a case such as this.

His real reason for seeking your life is that he believes you stand between him and me.

You must leave England without delay." "I mean to do so, now that I have seen you," he returned.

"The desire to see you and a spirit of reckless bravado has kept me here much longer than prudence would dictate." At that moment voices were heard in the room above.

George pressed Frances's hand to enjoin silence, fearing that the sheriffs were at hand.
But presently a clanking noise was heard, and George, listening attentively, whispered:-- "There is no further danger.