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She gazed upon him for a moment undecided, then hastily dreay

her hand, and exclaimed, "Leave me, this moment, I command you

Leave ether in despair and anguish He

bowed his head in token of obedience He left her with slow steps

and a melancholy air, and as he passed the threshold, turned to bid

her farewell for ever Suddenly she rushed towards hiht his

hand, and pressed it to her heart

"Flodoardo," she cried, "I am thine!" and sank motionless at his

feet