Countess 'It may be,' replied her daughter, 'but I am jealous only of the Countess. I would kneel to any other woman, and thank her, who would tear my husband from her embraces!'
steed in motion As De Gondomar with a profound obeisance drew back, the King put his steed in motion. General attention having been thus called to Jocelyn, all eyes were turned towards him, his appearance and attire were criticised, and much speculation ensued as to what could be the Spanish Ambassador"s motive for undertaking the presentation.
at once it flashed upon him that he did not know the name of his benefactor, or where to find him So simple a solution of his difficulties gave Bob new courage, until all at once it flashed upon him that he did not know the name of his benefactor, or where to find him.
grinding her teeth with disappointment 'The curse of heaven light on you, for a cowardly dog!' exclaimed Nell, grinding her teeth with disappointment. 'You"re a faint-hearted villain. Give me the dagger.'
reaching Fairfax 'Oh, well, it will only make the difference of twelve hours or so in reaching Fairfax. There"s another train goes through at four o"clock this afternoon.'
'I wonder what it means,' said the reporter to himself. 'Perhaps Bob didn"t come back, and the old man, repenting of his refusing to go to his ward"s assistance, is on his way either to the police station or to the court.'
'Who are you?' again inquired Ellen. 'One that cautions you to beware of the Dead Boxer; one that pities and respects his unfortunate wife; and one who, as I said, can serve O"Rorke.'
'It will be your own fault if you do not,' the tempter rejoined. 'You are equally well-favoured with the handsomest of them; and it was by good looks alone that the whole party rose to their present eminence. Why not pursue the same course; with the same certainty of success? You have courage enough to undertake it, I presume?'