"But there, what is the use of our talking like this. The duke will pay no attention to my appeal."
"You are wrong, he will pay every attention."
"How do you know that?"
"Because I have a scheme in my brain that will make him."
"Will you tell me what it is?"
"Later on, perhaps, not now; you must trust to my honour."
"Very good. Then it shall be done. I will put aside all thought of myself. I will do what you wish. I will sin—for, remember, it is a sin—to save the woman I love. And remember also, that whatever happens in the future, whatever comes of it, misery to me, or to her, it is your doing."
"I will remember, and if any thing does come of it I will not only take the blame, but I will stand the punishment. Will you shake hands with me on it?"
"No, I will not. You have tempted me and I have fallen. God help me! After to-night we shall be no longer friends."
"Ellison!"