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222ARIADNE.longing to yield to the impulse within him; butall that was vain, selfish, and cold stirred undercensure and nerved him against emotion. Theimperious irritation of his temper rose, and hisvanity was wounded by the very shame he felt.His pride refused; his impatience of counselchafed; and that cruel mockery which oftenmastered him as if it were a devilthat livedinhim,and were stronger than he,spurredhim nowto what he knew was an infamy.He lifted his eyes slowly with a contemptuousregard,and smiled." You wastemuch eloquence," he said. "Youhave loved her; you love still. Console heryourself."Maryx struck him on the mouth.