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here all that is necessary, and our souls have the peace and the tranquility which are unknown out in the world. If you will come to see us, you will give us great happiness."

"Yes, I will come back," said Adelaide in a great expression of emotion which she could not restrain, "I will come back, you can be sure of that. You have promised to receive me; come pronounce your oath on the tomb of the Princess of Saxony."

Urbain made the desired promise and Adelaide knelt to pray in the midst of her tears. The two travelers made their way back to their horses at the hermitage with the greatest difficulty and fatigue.

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