I had vowed never to see you more: Had it not been for the consequences of that unguarded moment, my resolution had been kept.

Fate willed it otherwise, and I cannot but rejoice at its decree.

Still my conduct has been highly blameable, and while I attempt to justify myself, I blush at recollecting my imprudence.

Let me then dismiss the ungrateful subject; First assuring you, Raymond, that you shall have no cause to repent our union, and that the more culpable have been the errors of your Mistress, the more exemplary shall be the conduct of your Wife.
Here Agnes ceased, and the Marquis replied to her address in terms equally sincere and affectionate.

Lorenzo expressed his satisfaction at the prospect of being so closely connected with a Man for whom He had ever entertained the highest esteem.