He who wrought such misery to the widow of my friend is the same who, in the same spirit, hath since wrought upon me.

I will go further, and say to you, I have made diligent quest concerning the family, but--I have nothing to tell you of them.

They are lost." Ben-Hur uttered a great groan.
"Then--then it is another hope broken!" he said, struggling with his feelings.

"I am used to disappointments.

I pray you pardon my intrusion; and if I have occasioned you annoyance, forgive it because of my sorrow.