This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1867 Excerpt: ...count, "and therefore it shall not be performed to any; but as they all live in hope, none meanwhile will suffer me to despair." "But the time must come," continued Conrad, "when this scene of deception can be practised no longer. It is unworthy of your character, and may be dangerous to your life." "How?" "Have they ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1867 Excerpt: ...count, "and therefore it shall not be performed to any; but as they all live in hope, none meanwhile will suffer me to despair." "But the time must come," continued Conrad, "when this scene of deception can be practised no longer. It is unworthy of your character, and may be dangerous to your life." "How?" "Have they not fathers or brothers? will they submit tamely to so gross an insult?" "'Twill be time enough to think of that hereafter; but if I am reluctant to fulfil the promises to one sex, I will not disappoint the wishes of the other." "And the murder of the brothers is to atone for the breach of faith to the sisters! It is a disgraceful business, and altogether unworthy of my friend." Such were the discussions which took place between the count and his friend. They were without the least effect upon the count. But it must be obvious that such a career could not be long continued with impunity, and that the termination of it would probably end in blood. The denouement arrived sooner than Conrad had anticipated. It was in the midst of a joyous party, when gloomy thoughts and unwelcome recollections are least likely to intrude themselves, that a letter was delivered to the count, who, merely looking at the address, put it into his pocket. Another, and another followed, till the number amounted to six. They were all laid aside unread, for nothing was to disturb the gaiety of the hour. The company at length separated, and Conrad and the count were left together. "The letters! the letters!" said Conrad. "You are the fortunate centre of attraction. They are all, I suppose, from sighing damsels who weep over broken vows. Ah, faithless swain! too soon believed! Read! Read!&qu...
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