out,
The echoes of her bursting grief filled all the lofty room:
"What troubles you, my best beloved; resolve this dreadful doubt,
What is the order of the king that fills you so with gloom?"
The Count choked down his sudden sobs, he could no answer
make.
She clasped his neck and on his mouth she pressed a frantic
kiss.
"Take from my heart this agony I suffer for your sake,
Let me partake your sorrow, dear, and you shall share my