Silence, maiden; thy tongue outruns thy discretion.
 Walter Scott, Ivanhoe (1820). copy citation

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Author Walter Scott
Source Ivanhoe
Topic discretion silence tongue
Date 1820
Language English
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“«But it will be her especial pleasure,» answered Elgitha, with great readiness, «for she is ever desirous to hear the latest news from Palestine.»
Cedric darted at the forward damsel a glance of hasty resentment; but Rowena, and whatever belonged to her, were privileged and secure from his anger. He only replied, «Silence, maiden; thy tongue outruns thy discretion. Say my message to thy mistress, and let her do her pleasure. Here, at least, the descendant of Alfred still reigns a princess.» Elgitha left the apartment.
«Palestine!» repeated the Saxon; «Palestine!” source

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