In tones that fell like death upon the ears
Of those who heard him speak, announced
It as his will,[389] that on the coming day
His daughter Maud should wed his chosen friend;
“And, sir,” said he to Clair, “as you must deem
It time to go, I shall not press you to
Remain, but bid you speed upon your way,”
And then, with haughty bow, strode out.[390]
“Farewell,[391]
Until we meet again—” “No,[392] Maud, we must