With their soft hymns: and therefore are they call’d

“Sisters of Mercy.”

Raim. Oh! that name, my Constance!

Befits thee well. E’en in our happiest days,

There was a depth of tender pensiveness

Far in thine eyes’ dark azure, speaking ever

Of pity and mild grief. Is she at peace?

Ans. Alas! what should I say?

Raim. Why did I ask,

Knowing the deep and full devotedness