They disappeared, and He found himself in total darkness.
Left to himself He could not reflect without surprize on the sudden change in Matilda's character and sentiments.

But a few days had past since She appeared the mildest and softest of her sex, devoted to his will, and looking up to him as to a superior Being.

Now She assumed a sort of courage and manliness in her manners and discourse but ill-calculated to please him.

She spoke no longer to insinuate, but command: He found himself unable to cope with her in argument, and was unwillingly obliged to confess the superiority of her judgment.

Every moment convinced him of the astonishing powers of her mind: But what She gained in the opinion of the Man, She lost with interest in the affection of the Lover.