"Then, in the name of reason, save yourself, save both! It is easily done."
The villain's words calmed her in a moment, and she responded:
"Either fate is more than I can bear; but I will not perjure my soul to save myself from any fate it pleases God to send upon me."
"And you will not be an honorable bride, then?"
"Yours,—never!"
"Fire the fagots!" he commanded in a voice of rage, and the order was instantly obeyed by the Indian who stood impatiently awaiting the word.