"Divine enchantress," I cried, "I will follow you wherever you go."
A wave now dashed me forward till I found myself by her side.
"Are you really willing to accompany me?" she asked, with a gleam that made me feel—I don't know how.
"To the utmost corners of the earth," I replied.
"And even to the depths of the ocean?" she asked.
"Even there," I replied. "Anywhere, anywhere with thee, for I love thee."
The murder was out. She heaved a sigh, and her head sank on my shoulder.
"Take care, Toughyarn," said the voice; "be warned ere it be too late." This was the last time the voice spoke to me. It was too late.
"And do you really love me?" she asked, gazing up into my face, her large blue eyes filling with tears.
"With all my heart and soul," I replied.