Later on I will tell you the story myself, and we will satisfy all doubts.

Now be kind to her; she has suffered enough.

Remember, I do not blame you, nor does she.

Believing what you did, you acted for the best.

We can only thank Heaven that the mystery is solved; and you can take a fair and noble maiden, who will bring honor to your race, to your home." "My love," said Madaline, "it seems to me a happy dream." When Lord Arleigh looked around again the earl had vanished and he was alone with his fair young wife.
* * * * * Half an hour afterward Lord Arleigh and his wife stood together under the great cedar on the lawn.