But either one of those attempts might have killed him; and he would have died, I think--pardon me, no insult this time--I think, on your account.

Do you see why for him I dread this attachment to you, which leads him to risk his life at every turn for a word about you?
Do you see why I implore you to take the matter into your serious consideration, and to use your influence to bring him to his senses ?" "I see; but in this question of the duel you have no proof that I was concerned." "No,--no proof, perhaps.

I will not weary you with surmises; but even if it was not for you this time, you see that it might have been." "Perhaps," said Corona, very sadly.
"I have to thank you, even if you will not listen to me," said the Prince, rising.

"You have understood me.

It was all I asked.