All I wish, maiden, of you is to induce these imperious brothers of yours to sell or let the Hall to me." "Is that all ?" "It is.

I ask no more, and, in return, I promise you not only that I will not fight with them, but that you shall never see me again.

Rest securely, maiden, you will be undisturbed by me." "Oh, God! that were indeed an assurance worth the striving for," said Flora.
"It is one you may have.

But--" "Oh, I knew--my heart told me there was yet some fearful condition to come." "You are wrong again.

I only ask of you that you keep this meeting a secret." "No, no, no--I cannot." "Nay, what so easy ?" "I will not; I have no secrets from those I love." "Indeed, you will find soon the expediency of a few at least; but if you will not, I cannot urge it longer.