"If you will tell the truth," said Malcolm Sage, "you still have a chance. If not"; he paused significantly.
She gulped noisily, striving to regain her power of speech.
"You—you promise?" She looked across at Mr. Llewellyn John.
"Whatever Mr. Sage says we endorse," he replied gravely.
"Both of us?" she repeated.
"Both," said Malcolm Sage.
"I—I love him," she moaned; then after a pause she added: "It was to save the disgrace. He promised, he swore he would if I did it."
"Swore he would do what?" said Malcolm Sage.
"Marry me."
Malcolm Sage raised his eyes to Sir Lyster, who was standing implacable and merciless.