I was above all prejudices.

I was the least particular of mankind.

I had no family affection in my way--and, greatest fact of all, I was in love.

Under those circumstances what Rogue of any spirit would have faltered?
After the first shock of the discovery was over, my resolution to be Alicia's husband was settled more firmly than ever.
There was a little round table in a corner of the room furthest from the door, which I had not yet examined.

A feverish longing to look at everything within my reach--to penetrate to the innermost recesses of the labyrinth in which I had involved myself--consumed me.