Alas! I am filled with anxiety: at the very moment, too, that my uncle has consented to my marriage with Mary!" Simon's face became fearfully contorted.
"Your uncle has consented ?" he said, in a stifled voice.
"And Mr.Van de Werve ?" "He agrees to it also.

O Simon! pardon me my happiness.

I know, my poor friend, that this news is most painful to you; but did we not loyally promise each other, that were one of us to succeed in our suit, it should not break our long-tried friendship ?" "Fool! God has abandoned me!" muttered the other between his teeth.
"There is my uncle with Mr.Van de Werve," said Geronimo.
"Cheer up, Simon; hide your emotion.

When I am my own master, I will aid you in your affairs.

In the meantime put your trust in God." The man with the scar made a powerful effort to control himself, and advancing cheerfully to meet Mr.Van de Werve, he said to his companion: "My emotion was natural under the circumstances; now that the blow has fallen, it is all over.