"To the former part of the request there can be no objection," said Lord George. "Helen shall remain with you during the night, but she can scarcely desire to be present at your execution."
"She will never leave me to the last," said the sergeant.
"Be it as you will," replied Lord George.
The sergeant was then removed by the guard, and given in charge of the provost, and the court broke up.
CHAPTER VIII.
HELEN PLEADS IN VAIN.
Immediately after the breaking up of the court, Lord George Murray and the other members of the council waited upon the prince to acquaint him with their decision.
Though greatly pained, he thought they were right, and after some discussion they retired and left him alone.
But the prince was so much troubled, that though excessively fatigued he could not retire to rest, but continued to pace his chamber till past midnight, when Captain Dawson entered and informed him that Miss Byrom earnestly craved an audience of him.
"She is not alone," added Jemmy. "Helen Carnegie is with her."
Charles hesitated for a short time, and said, "I would have avoided this, if possible. But let them come in."