Estates I have none; for, with the extermination of our people, their estates will be granted to others." "As to that, mademoiselle, they have been trying to massacre the Huguenots for years; and though, doubtless, in the towns many may fall, they will not be taken so readily in the country; and may, even yet, rally and make head again.
"Still, that does not alter the present circumstances; and I see no other plan but that I had first formed, for you to accompany me and my servant, in disguise." The girl stood hesitating, twining her fingers over each other, restlessly.
"It is so strange, so unmaidenly," she murmured.
"Then, Claire," Philip said, taking her hands in his, "you must give me the right to protect you.

It is strange to speak of love, at such a time as this; but you know that I love you.

As a rich heiress, and altogether above my station, even had you been free I might never have spoken; but now, standing as we do surrounded by dangers, such distinctions are levelled.

I love you with all my heart, and it seems to me that God, himself, has brought us together." "It is surely so, Philip," she said, looking up into his face.

"Has not God sent you twice to save me?
Some day I will tell you of my heart, but not now, dear--not now.