“What if he refuse?” she asked in a desperate voice.
“He will not refuse.”
“Before God, he will!” she cried, knowing him.
“You must persuade him——”
“To his own dishonour?”
“For his own safety.”
“I cannot——”
“Think of your children, Madam.”
She was silent.
“Madam,” urged the secretary, “I entreat you do not make delays that must further inflame the people.”