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Melot bounced out of the roo for a

frolic A chance look at Master Roy seeo

As soon as they were alone Isoult made haste to eat and drink Between

the mouthfuls she said-"She has not come yet"

"No," said Vincent, "but she will coh for

what she has to do She had to wait till it was dark She never works

in daylight"

"We are safe now," Isoult said

"How is that--safe?"

"She will never see

her to me, or o, Isoult?"

"Never"

"What will you do?"

Isoult looked down at her belt, whither Vincent's eyes followed hers

"Ah," he said, "will you dare do that?"

"There is nothing I would not dare for hier as bravely as you please

"Isoult," says he, "this is man's work You leave her to me"

"Man's work, Vincent?" But she could not bear to finish the sentence,

so changed it "Man's work to stab a woman?"

"Man's work, Isoult, to shield the lady one loves--honours I should

say"

"Yes, that is better"

"No, it is worse Oh! Isoult, may I not love you?"

"Certainly not"

"But how can I help it? I do love you What can prevent me?"

Isoult coloured

"Love itself can prevent you, Vincent"

"Oh! you are right, you are wise, you are very holy I have never