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158 then the fate that she so tranquilly accepted and defied.

"Wait, then," he said, slowly, "You do not fear it for yourself—do you for him?"

She did not answer ; he saw a slight shiver pass over her; he had found the one weak link through which to pierce the annour of her proud and resoluto strength.

"You do? That is well. Then listen to one warning: the first night this man sleeps in your arms shall be his last. Wed him and kill him, if you like!"