Go now, for Heaven's sake, and leave me in peace, to drag out the rest of my miserable life; and if ever you think of me, let it be to pray that it might speedily end.

You have forced me to say this: so now be content.

Be merciful, and go!" She made a desperate gesture, and turned to leave him, but he caught her hand and held her fast.
"Never!" he cried, fiercely.

"Say what you will! let that mask hide what it may! I will never leave you till life leaves me!" "Man, you are mad! Release my hand and let me go!" "Madame, hear me.

There is but one way to prove my love, and my sanity, and that is--" "Well ?" she said, almost touched by his earnestness.
"Raise your mask and try me! Show me your face and see if I do not love you still!" "Truly I know how much love you will have for me when it is revealed.