I seized her by the arm, the suddenness of the movement made her drop her staff and flowers, which fell into the depths of the chasm.
"I tried to lead her away, but after she had taken a few steps, I felt her totter; she had grown pale; her eyes were closed.

I threw my arm about her, in order to support her and turned her face toward the north; the cold air striking her revived her, and she soon opened her beautiful brown eyes.

I do not know what sudden tenderness seized me then, but I pressed this lovely creature within my grasp, and she remained in my arms unresistingly.

I felt that I loved her already.
"She remained for a moment with her languishing eyes fixed on mine, making no response, perhaps not even having heard me.

The shouts of her party, some of whom were coming toward her, broke the charm.