Live for my sake, and for God's truth.
Ah, I cannot let thee go!" He partly understood and kissed her hand, gazing at her with hungry eyes.
"I would fain live, if they will let me," he answered.

"I will live for thy sweet sake." She bent and kissed him on the brow.

But she might not tarry longer.

The sound of the bolt was already heard, and she stood suddenly up, and went forward.
"I will live for thy sake, sweetheart!" he whispered; and she waved her hand and hurried out, with tears gushing from her eyes..