But for mine own part, I trow that they had little to do with any of these matters.

Trouble is the lot of many born into this world.

The Trevlyns had no more than their fair share of troubles that I can see.

One fine stalwart son grew up to manhood, and in time he too wedded into the house of Wyvern--married thy grandam the fair Mistress Gertrude, whose eyes thou hast, albeit in many points a Trevlyn." "And what said Miriam then ?" "She liked it not well.

Sullen, brooding hatred had gained possession of her and of Long Robin.