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