29/44 But your cure is not yet complete. A few days more passed with me will restore you thoroughly. Will you consent to remain so long in my company ?' "Gladly and gratefully I consented, and we spent the next ten days together, during which Heliobas administered to me certain remedies, external and internal, which had a marvellous effect in renovating and invigorating my system. By the expiration of that time I was strong and well--a sound and sane man, as my rescuer had promised I should be--my brain was fresh and eager for work, and my mind was filled with new and grand ideas of art. And I had gained through Heliobas two inestimable things--a full comprehension of the truth of religion, and the secret of human destiny; and I had won a LOVE so exquisite!" Here Cellini paused, and his eyes were uplifted in a sort of wondering rapture. |