Some day you may also learn the cause of my action, but in the meantime it must bear your disapproval.

However, we need discuss the matter no longer--" She sprang to the door, and glanced out into the hall, stepping back once more as Peter appeared.

His eyes swept the room in silent observation.
"Captain Grant and the two officers with him have concluded their meal, Mistress Claire," he announced calmly, "and one of them has gone for a file of soldiers to begin the search of the house." "Very well, Peter; go back and assist them.

I will see to the safe concealment of Major Lawrence." He bowed graciously, and disappeared.
"You have not given me your pardon," I implored as our eyes again met.
"There is nothing to pardon, to my knowledge.

I respect you because of your sense of propriety, but we cannot talk longer now.