I seek to avenge my country on Napoleon--" "Hush! for God's sake, hush!" she cried, trembling violently, as she pressed her hand upon his lips.

"Do not utter such words; do not venture even to think them; for even thoughts bring danger, and speech will bring you death." "Ah," he cried, laughing, "does my proud, royal Leonore fear?
Does she fear in her own house, in her boudoir, where love alone can hear ?" "And hate," she said anxiously.

"For you say that not only love, but hate, dwells in your heart." "But not in yours, Leonore.

No, in your heart dwells only love, and I will trust it.

Yes, you beautiful, glorious woman, I will give you a proof of my infinite love and confidence.