"And thus bring about my own shame and her dishonor?"

"I tell you she is already dishonored; and instead of bringing shame upon
yourself, you take it away forever."

"Do not tempt me to do wrong! Alas, I have done too much evil already! I
pray God I may be forgiven!"

"Come, now, be a good girl, and do me this _one_ favor; it is the last I
shall require of you until I give you my name."

"I cannot. Such conduct would disgrace our house."

"It need not be known."

"It is hard to prevent such things being spread abroad."

"I will take care of that point. Your house shall not be injured one
particle by the occurrence, I give you my word for it. Now do you consent?"

"Perhaps you still love this girl, and are trying to deceive me."

"I swear that I do not, that I love only you."

"Why, then, seek the society of this other?"

"I have sworn it, as I have already told you; and this oath _must_ be
performed. Will you aid me or not?"

"I cannot. I pray you again, do not tempt me!"