'Mr. Beltham, I implore you, be merciful. I submit to any conditions: only letme see her. I will walk the park till morning, but say that an interview shallbe granted in the morning. Frankly, sir, it is not my intention to employforce: I throw myself utterly on your mercy. I love the woman; I have much torepent of. I see her, and I go; but once I must see her. So far I also speakpositively.'