Heli was affected by the earnest tone in which the other addressed him.—He unbent his angry brow, and lowering his voice—
"I believe I may judge too rashly; if so, may our holy prophet, and you, forgive me. I feel that I loved Fatima, but I will try to despise her: If this young woman lives—but I fear she will not; we cannot understand each other.—The few things I know in your language I have said to comfort her; but either she does not, or will not understand me."
"I would ask to see her," said Ferdinand, "and learn who and what she is, if it is agreeable to you."
"Yes," answered Heli, after a little hesitation—"Yes, you shall see her; but remember I already design her to supply the place of Fatima."
"Fear me not," replied Ferdinand; "I will deserve your confidence."
Heli then preceded them, to announce to her a visit from two of her countrymen.—Ferdinand followed him.—The sick person,
