People did not always understand one another in life.

But now he ought to understand and forgive her.

What good did it do to him to torment her?
She asked no better than to retain a kindly memory of him.

She would come and see him from time to time.

But he must cease to persecute and frighten her.
She sought to flatter and soothe him with gentle phrases.
"I can understand that you wanted to revenge yourself.