She gazed upon him for a moment undecided, then hastily drew away

her hand, and exclaimed, "Leave me, this moment, I command you.

Leave me, for Heaven's sake!"

Flodoardo clasped his hands together in despair and anguish. He

bowed his head in token of obedience. He left her with slow steps

and a melancholy air, and as he passed the threshold, turned to bid

her farewell for ever. Suddenly she rushed towards him, caught his

hand, and pressed it to her heart.

"Flodoardo," she cried, "I am thine!" and sank motionless at his

feet.




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