Sabine Baring-Gould

“ Do you not understand—you are a young man."
Oliver colored, and said no more. He had not great confidence in his father's being able to do anything effectual for Judith. The step he had recently taken was injudicious and dangerous, and could further the end in view in no way.
He said no more to old Mr. Menaida, but he resolved to act himself, in spite of the remonstrance made and the objection raised by his father. No sooner was the elder man gone to bed, than he sallied forth and took the direction of Pentyre. ”

“ Indeed, the whole house was dark, as though everyone in it were asleep, or it were an uninhabited ruin. That most of the windows had shutters he was aware, and that these might be shut so as to exclude the chance of any ray issuing he also knew. He could not therefore conclude that all the household had retired for the night. ”

“ I was so incensed."
"The thing we have to consider," said Oliver, "is what Judith wishes, and how it is to be carried out. Some communication must be opened with her. If she desires to leave the house of that fellow, we must get her away. If, however, she elects to remain, our hands are tied: we can do nothing."
"It is very unfortunate that Jamie is no longer here ”

“ This he now wrapped round a bit of stone and fastened it with a thread. Next moment the casement was opened and the shadow reappeared.
"Back!" whispered Oliver, sufficiently loud to be heard, and he dexterously threw the stone and the letter through the open window. ”