His efforts, and the wavering of the fair enemy's flag, had inspired him with a positive re-awakening of masculine passion to gain this fortress.

He said well: 'I have, then, the happiness, madam, of being allowed to hope until to-morrrow ?' She replied, 'I would not deprive you of a moment of happiness.

Bring good sense with you when you do come.' The General asked eagerly, 'I have your ladyship's permission to come early ?' 'Consult your happiness,' she answered; and if to his mind she seemed returning to the state of enigma, it was on the whole deliciously.

She restored him his youth.

He told Elizabeth that night; he really must begin to think of marrying her to some worthy young fellow.