“Not precisely. But what is it you wish to do now, Judith? Do you wish me to protect you against the importunities of your lover? I will do so effectually.”
“Ma’am?”
“Do you wish me to speak to Lieutenant Ethel to order Tom McAlpine to let you alone?”
“Och, no, sure, not for the world, ma’am!” exclaimed Judith, in dismay.
“What do you want, then?”
“Sure, ma’am, I want ye to relaise me from me promise.”
“I thought so,” laughed Justin.
“To release you from your promise, Judith?” questioned Britomarte, with a mortified air.
“Yes, ma’am, plaise,” said Judith.
“You had better do it at once, sister, or she will break through it,” said Justin.