I sat silent in thought for some moments.
“You have thought of the dangers to yourself?”
“I can but die, and where could one find a nobler end?” Her face shone with the light of willing martyrdom.
“You think the General has no suspicion?”
“He cannot have as yet. There will come a moment when his eyes will be opened, no doubt, and then the danger may be real enough. But I am prepared to face anything for the cause.”
I thought of that moment, and my heart feared for her; but I knew of the other danger from that wild woman, the Countess Bokara; and I must put her on her guard.
“It is not of the dangers we must think, Count, but of the great end to be achieved,” she added. “To dwell on nothing but risks may make cowards of the bravest.”
“SHE TURNED SWIFTLY AND LOOKED AT ME.”—Page [97].
“True; but we must at all events give enough heed to the dangers to be able to guard against them. Have you thought of the steps the Prince and those about him might take against you?”