This very day, only an hour ago, the old head of the family placed these papers in my hands that I might read them, informing me at the same time that he had already read a translation of them.

Terrible were the things I discovered in these papers.

The appearance of a rich and noble suitor who, according to the notions of the world, was just made for the girl, frustrated all your plans of waiting patiently for better times.

The family forced this union upon the girl.

You, in your despair, racked your brain as to what you should do.