The boy
whom I hate, not merely because of his species, but, in addition, with a
hate incurred by himself, you protect from my vengeance, though
affecting to be utterly careless of his fate--and all this you conclude
with a profession of willingness to do for me whatever you can! What
miserable mockery is this?"
"And have I done nothing--and am I seeking to do nothing for you, Guy,
by way of atonement? Have I not pledged to you the person of my niece,
the sweet young innocent, who is not unworthy to be the wife of the
purest and proudest gentleman of the southern country? Is this
nothing--is it nothing to sacrifice such a creature to such a creature?
For well I know what must be her fate when she becomes your wife. Well I
know you! Vindictive, jealous, merciless, wicked, and fearless in
wickedness--God help me, for it will be the very worst crime I have ever
yet committed! These are all your attributes, and I know the sweet child
will have to suffer from the perpetual exercise of all of them.
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