45/47 "Zara, I love and honour you more than any woman I ever met or ever shall meet. And you love me--I know you do!" "How can I help it ?" she said. "Are you not one of us? "And remember Prince Ivan asked for your pardon." "I remember!" she replied softly. "I have already pardoned him, and I will pray for him." And a sort of radiant pity and forbearance illumined her lovely features, as we parted for the night. |