Her heartfelt repentance is a joy in heaven.

Shall it not plead for her on earth?
Honor her, if you are a Christian! Feel for her, if you are a man!" He waited.

Horace never answered him.
Mercy's eyes turned tearfully on Julian.

_His_ heart was the heart that felt for her! _His_ words were the words which comforted and pardoned her! When she looked back again at Horace, it was with an effort.

His last hold on her was lost.