human
And this palace--and all the palaces of this estate? he asked slowly, as if he could not comprehend her.
gpt
Thou wouldst renounce this splendor when none hath asked it of thee?
human
I would even bear the weight of it, if it be _right_, she said,
gpt
Thou wouldst be free, perchance, to seek thy home in Venice?
human
Nay, nay! she exclaimed, shrinking from him--
gpt
Then what is thy will, my daughter?
human
To do the right! she cried vehemently;
gpt
I will consider, he said,
human
Sacrifice! she cried, in her amazement breaking all reserve.
gpt
Oh, Father! To call _this_ 'sacrifice,' when the very light of life is gone from me! He was so beautiful and gracious--with such a light in his eyes--and I thought--oh, I _thought_ we were so happy! And now--oh, God, it breaks my heart--I _loved_ him!
human
Daughter----
gpt
May not the suffering of one atone for another's sin?
human
Nay--leave that thought, it is too heavy for thee: and not revealed to men, that they may declare it.
gpt
Pray for him, Father! Thou wilt pray for him--thou and all those who come to thee. There will be many, many prayers and God will hear. For his people loved him--none could stay from loving him, he was so winsome. Mother of Mercies, thou wilt take my anguish for his atonement!--_Oh I suffer!_