And more than both, the look and voice, which like

A mystery troubled him. Florinda too

Hung on his arm with both her hands, and cried,

O father, wrong him not! he speaks from God!

Life and salvation are upon his tongue!

Judge thou the value of that faith whereby,

Reflecting on the past, I murmur not,

And to the end of all look on with joy

Of hope assured!

Peace, innocent! replied