GUSTAVUS PAUL,
"Prince of Herkausen-Oldenzaal."
CHAPTER V
After reading the prince's letter, Rudolph remained for some time sad and thoughtful: a ray of hope then lighted up his face; he returned to his daughter, on whom Clémence was vainly lavishing the most tender consolations.
"My child, you have yourself said it was heaven's will that this day should he one of solemn explanations." said Rudolph to Fleur-de-Marie; "I did not anticipate a new and grave circumstance which was to justify your words."
"To what does it refer, father?"
"My dear, what is it?"
"New causes of fear!"
"For you."
"For me?"
"You have confessed to us but half your troubles, my poor child."