Only a few steps, a few minutes more, and you will again look life in the face with joyous courage.

You will not believe it?
Yet it is true.

I would even be inclined to wager my own salvation upon it." The Emperor shook his head dejectedly, and answered bitterly: "Such things should not be trifled with; besides, you would lose your wager.

Joyous courage, Querida, was buried long ago, and too many cares insure its having no resurrection.

The good gifts which Heaven formerly permitted me to enjoy have lost their zest; instead of bread, it now gives me stones.