When however, I proposed her quitting the Castle of Lindenberg, She rejected the idea in positive terms.
'Be generous, Alphonso,' She said; 'You possess my heart, but use not the gift ignobly.

Employ not your ascendancy over me in persuading me to take a step, at which I should hereafter have to blush.

I am young and deserted: My Brother, my only Friend, is separated from me, and my other Relations act with me as my Enemies.

Take pity on my unprotected situation.

Instead of seducing me to an action which would cover me with shame, strive rather to gain the affections of those who govern me.