I have thought many times of flight, but I fear me it would but lead to worse." "I know not that," answered Cuthbert thoughtfully.

"Our uncle Martin is a good man; and, Petronella, remember that whether or no thy brother finds the lost treasure, he holds in his keeping a dowry for thee that will make thee no unworthy mate for Philip Trevlyn when the day comes for him to claim thee as his bride.

Nay, hide not thy face, sister." "Alas, alas, my brother! that day will never come! My father--" "Nay, courage, sweetheart; our father's power lasts not for ever, and we will be happy yet in spite of him.

And, sister mine, we must have kinsfolks somewhere of the house of Wyvern.

Our father never speaks to us of any such matters; but hast thou heard aught at the Chase ?" Petronella looked quickly up at him.
"Ay, I have heard them speak of kinsfolk of that family, albeit I heeded not greatly what they said.