Inclined his brow complacently, and said,

Even so: What follows?... This; resumed the Count,

That creeds like colours being but accident,

Are therefore in the scale imponderable; ...

Thou seest my meaning; ... that from every faith

As every clime, there is a way to Heaven,

And thou and I may meet in Paradise.

Oh grant it, God! cried Roderick fervently,

And smote his breast. Oh grant it, gracious God!

Through the dear blood of Jesus, grant that he