The Star-Chamber, Volume 2 An Historical Romance

sant vices are made th

Thomas Cecil, then Earl of Exeter, and bearing-his name; in a chamber of which Lord

ad been wrested from the Countess, her peace of mind had been entirely destroyed, and she had become a prey to all the horrors of remorse. Perceiving the change in her sentiments towards him, Lord Roos strove, by the arts which had hitherto proved so successful, to win back the place he had lost

d upon travelling into Italy and Spain, and remaining abroad for a lengthened period; and the announcement of his intention was received by her without an objection. Perhaps

orld. But we are certain to meet hereafter at the J

d Roos gloomily; "I have not come here to listen

eekly; "but the thought of our dire offence rises perpet

too late," rejoine

y saying that Sarah Swarton besought a word with his Lordship. She brought a message, he added, from Lady Roos, who was

er anon," said Lo

say." And the next moment Sarah Swarton being ushered into the room, she rushed up t

shaking her head sadly. "She i

the Countess, clasping her hands t

nishment; while Lord Roos, rushing

ountess," he whispered. "You will

aven's pardon because my poor dear l

have caused her much a

nte

sage?" interposed Lord Roos.

," replied Sarah. "She would take leave of you; and-and-she has s

am sure," cried the Countess

ed by you, my lady," observed

obtain her forgiveness!" exclaimed the

not to be indulge

gratified. My poor lady desires to part in peace with all the world, even with those who have

ish it," said the Countess. "Hasten to her with all speed, my Lord

ed Lord Roos. "You are wrong

fixedly. "Because it may be some li

ord Roos savagely. "I w

ccompany me, but to pr

" she added in a low, f

than I will perform. I

go back with Sarah a

ve annihilated her, and muttered a

fter if you will," continued the Countess in th

the room without a word more, followed by Diego and Sarah Swarton, the latter of w

wholly unattended by page or serving-man, except those in charge of the conve