You no longer owe him filial duty and regard, for to such he is no more entitled.

Leave him to his fate; and, if possible, for ever obliterate his memory from your breast." "You counsel what I can never perform, honourable Sir," replied Aveline; "and were he even branded like Cain, I could not shut my heart towards him.

Nothing can make me forget that I am his daughter.

That his offence will be dreadfully expiated, I do not doubt; but if I can alleviate his sufferings in any way, I will do so; and I will never cease to plead for mercy for him.

And O, honourable Sir! you regard his offence in a darker light than it deserves.