Madam, will you take some wine?
I have been cruel.' 'Not cruel, madam--salutary,' said Seraphina, with a phantom smile.

'No, I thank you, I require no attentions.

The first surprise affected me: will you give me time a little?
I must think.' She took her head between her hands, and contemplated for a while the hurricane confusion of her thoughts.
'This information reaches me,' she said, 'when I have need of it.

I would not do as you have done, but yet I thank you.

I have been much deceived in Baron Gondremark.' 'O, madam, leave Gondremark, and think upon the Prince!' cried von Rosen.
'You speak once more as a private person,' said the Princess; 'nor do I blame you.