Could you discover a means of yielding to your filial affection, and at the same time safeguarding your noble pride, would you not gladly use it?
Such a means I can point out to you.' He became silent, watching Aurelia.

She, won by the perspicacity which read her heart, had put aside all arrogance, and wore a look of grave intentness.
'Let me know it,' she murmured.
'It is this.

Return to the true belief, but guard awhile the secret of your conversion.

That it shall not be disclosed until you wish, I can give you firm assurance--if need be, on solemn oath.

You will privately make known to your father that he has prevailed, thereby you put his flesh and spirit at rest,--he will die blessing you, and enriching you to the full extent of his desire.