He opened his eyes--the taper burned brighter--the crucifix became more distinct.
Gilbert was now fully awake.

His wound was more painful than it had yet been, and in vain he endeavored to win back the repose so lately enjoyed.

Nor was corporal uneasiness his only annoyance.

Father Omehr's revelation of the motives by which Bertha was actuated, had left a more painful impression upon his mind than his monitor perhaps desired.
Though the priest had not directly attributed the woman's insanity to her husband's death, Gilbert too clearly understood that such was the fact.

His was too generous a heart, not to deplore bitterly so terrible a calamity, of which he was--however unintentionally--the cause.