Wouldst have us refuse Buchan's most fatherly desire?
Surely thou wouldst not part him from his child ?" "Forever and forever!" exclaimed the princess, fervently.

"Great God in heaven, that such a being should call that monster father, and owe him the duty of a child! But, oh, thou dost but jest, my father; in mercy recall that warrant--expose her not to wretchedness as this!" "Peace," replied the king, sternly.

"As thou valuest thine own and thy husband's liberty and life, breathe not another syllable, speak not another word for her, or double misery shall be her portion.

We have shown enough of mercy in demanding no further punishment for that which ye have done, than that for ten days ye remain prisoners in your own apartments.

Answer not; we will have no more of this." The Earl of Buchan, meanwhile, had made no delay in gaining the necessary aids to his plan.