"It is hard to prevent such things being spread abroad."
"I will take care of that point. Your house shall not be injured one particle by the occurrence, I give you my word for it. Now do you consent?"
"Perhaps you still love this girl, and are trying to deceive me."
"I swear that I do not, that I love only you."
"Why, then, seek the society of this other?"
"I have sworn it, as I have already told you; and this oath must be performed. Will you aid me or not?"
"I cannot. I pray you again, do not tempt me!"
"But you must help me. I cannot do without you."
"For God's sake say no more! Every feeling of my heart revolts at the thought! Just think, for a moment, what it is you ask of me! Think what would be my feelings! Love is incompatible with your request. How can I see you debase yourself and me by such an act?"
"I only desire you to decide between this and a worse debasement. Which will you choose?"