How often, in those days I struggled against an insane desire to kill him! Since then, I have learned to subdue my aversion; but I have never completely mastered it.

Albert, sir, has been the best of sons.

Nevertheless, there has always been an icy barrier between us, which he was unable to explain.

I have often been on the point of appealing to the tribunals, of avowing all, of reclaiming my legitimate heir; but regard for my rank has prevented me.

I recoiled before the scandal.