"That was very unkind of me; but I did not know better." "I wish I could see you.

The night is very dark." "So it is.

Come to my grotto.

There is light there." "Have you another cave, then ?" "Come and see." But she did not move until I rose first, and then she was on her feet before I could offer my hand to help her.

She came close to my side, and conducted me through the wood.