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The six sisters of the valleys : an historical romance - University Library

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THE DUNGEON. 327<br />

" To-morrow's sun," cried lie aloud,<br />

"may be my last. Bright visions seemed<br />

to nave dawned upon me once, but <strong>the</strong>y<br />

are now quenched in darkness ; <strong>an</strong>d that<br />

loved one, who would have led me to truth<br />

<strong>an</strong>d happiness, has perished, <strong>an</strong>d through<br />

my own instrumentality. Would that I<br />

knew more <strong>of</strong> God's truth ! I have learned<br />

to doubt <strong>an</strong>d reject my own creed, but <strong>the</strong><br />

void <strong>of</strong> my heart is not yet filled. I must<br />

stamp this passage on my memory, <strong>an</strong>d<br />

trust that it may be a safe guide to my guilty<br />

soul when entering eternity. Ah ! I hear a<br />

key turning in <strong>the</strong> lock. Death, thou mayest<br />

be now approaching. This text shall be my<br />

watchword. I will have no monk's absolution,<br />

but calmly bid death welcome in my<br />

Saviour's name."

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