And now,--farewell." "Do you remain in Paris ?" I asked.
"For a few days only.

I shall go to Egypt, and in travelling accustom myself to the solitude in which I must dwell, now Zara has left me." "You have Azul," I ventured to remark.
"Ah! but how often do I see her?
Only when my soul for an instant is clear from all earthly and gross obstruction; and how seldom I can attain to this result while weighted with my body! But she is near me--that I know--faithful as the star to the mariner's compass!" He raised his head as he spoke, and his eyes flashed.

Never had I seen him look more noble or kingly.

The inspired radiance of his face softened down into his usual expression of gentleness and courtesy, and he said, offering me his arm: "Let me see you to the carriage.

You know, it is not an actual parting with us--I intend that we shall meet frequently.