Your disclosures will undoubtedly surprise him; but my prayers will conquer: believe it!" Monsieur De Vlierbeck rose, to put an end to the conversation.
"Well, ask your uncle's consent," said he; "and, if your hopes are realized, let him come here and consult about the marriage.

Whatever may be the issue of this affair, Gustave, you at least have always behaved toward us with the delicacy of a generous youth.

My esteem and friendship shall always be yours.

Go now; quit Grinselhof this time without seeing Lenora, for you ought not to meet her until this affair is settled.

I will tell her myself whatever I think proper for her to know." Half pleased, half sad,--his heart divided between joy and anxiety,--Gustave bade farewell to Lenora's father and returned to Echelpoel..