Obey me; I will lead you in a path where you shall obtain the distinctions which you crave, and where Love is infinite indeed." She left him thoughtful.
"That soft creature!" he said within himself; "is she indeed the prophetess whose eyes have just flashed lightnings, whose voice has rung through worlds, whose hand has wielded the axe of doubt against our sciences?
Have we been dreaming?
Am I awake ?" "Minna," said Seraphita, returning to the young girl, "the eagle swoops where the carrion lies, but the dove seeks the mountain spring beneath the peaceful greenery of the glades.

The eagle soars to heaven, the dove descends from it.

Cease to venture into regions where thou canst find no spring of waters, no umbrageous shade.

If on the Falberg thou couldst not gaze into the abyss and live, keep all thy strength for him who will love thee.

Go, poor girl; thou knowest, I am betrothed." Minna rose and followed Seraphita to the window where Wilfrid stood.