Swear to secrecy--swear to reveal nothing--and I will tell thee all." "Nay, tell me nothing," answered Cuthbert firmly; "I love not mysteries.

I would fain forget all I have heard and seen.

Let me tell thee of Father Urban--let me give thee his letters; but tell me naught in return.

I will not know--I will not." Cuthbert spoke with sudden vehemence.

He and Catesby were mounting the stairs together.