And, pointing to the impression which it bore,
Said, “There, dear Hollybrand, and Jane, you see
My signature is set, in all sincerity:
With thee I’ll leave it, and my honour too,
As the best pledge of my designs to you;—
Take it,” said Arnold, “as my heart—my whole—
For it contains the promptings of my soul:
May God bear witness to the solemn deed!
And now I ask, dear George, are you agreed?”
The emphasis with which these words were spoke’