He said to himself he ought not to have spoken, and then he laughed bitterly, for he knew that all his strength could not have kept back the words, because they were true, and because the truth must be spoken sooner or later.

He was hopeless now for a time, but he did not deceive himself.
"I am not weak.

I am strong.

And if my love is stronger than I what does that prove?
I am glad it is, and I would not have it otherwise.

It is done now and can never be undone.