But do not be afraid; I would not spoil you, you are such a fool and hero.' 'Alas! madam,' cried the Prince, 'and your unlucky money! I did amiss to take it, but you are a wonderful persuader.

And I thank God, I can still offer you the fair equivalent.' He took some papers from the chimney.
'Here, madam, are the title-deeds,' he said; 'where I am going, they can certainly be of no use to me, and I have now no other hope of making up to you your kindness.

You made the loan without formality, obeying your kind heart.

The parts are somewhat changed; the sun of this Prince of Grunewald is upon the point of setting; and I know you better than to doubt you will once more waive ceremony, and accept the best that he can give you.

If I may look for any pleasure in the coming time, it will be to remember that the peasant is secure, and my most generous friend no loser.' 'Do you not understand my odious position ?' cried the Countess.