The Prince and The Pauper by Mark Twain Chapter 26 Page 9

sure; he would deny you and denounce you, and none would be bold enough to give you countenance.”

“Most truly I believe it,” said Miles, bitterly.

“The power that can command one life-long friend to betray and disown another, and be obeyed, may well look to be obeyed in quarters where bread and life are on the stake and no cobweb ties of loyalty and honour are concerned.”

A faint tinge appeared for a moment in the lady’s cheek, and she dropped her eyes to the floor; but her voice betrayed no emotion when she proceeded —

“I have warned you — I must still warn you — to go hence. This man will destroy you, else. He is a tyrant who knows no pity.