Never to be renewed! That is settled.

He had given her a last word, and she had spurned it.
After all, why should he _not _marry this charming child?
The marriage would please his mother, and restore the old name to something of its ancient grandeur.

And as for himself--why, it matters nothing to him.
"It is all over.

It is all over." Again that teasing voice in his ear.
Well, if it _is_ all over, so much to the good.

But as for this girl sitting near him, if he must take her to be his wife, it shall be at least in good faith.