“William.”

“Ah, Heaven pity me, I am so lonely!”

“God—God has set you apart.”

The Prince looked up; the hazel eyes were full of tears.

“I will be resolute—I will be calm—only if you could stay.”

“I am dying; but you will not forget me nor how—I spoke.”

The tears ran down the young man’s cheeks; he trembled violently.

“I love you—no one else—I think. If you could stay—and see—how I obey you.”

The pastor smiled faintly.

“I am very happy.”