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She started, parted the hair away from her forehead with both hands, and again earnestly gazed on him. "It is I, Amine, do not be afraid," cried Philip, hastily. "I am not afraid," replied Amine, pressing her hand to her heart. "It is over now: spirit of my dear husband for such I think thou art, I thank thee!
One of the sailors, named Flaypole, dived one day at low water to ex- amine the extent of the damage, and found that the hole was not much less than four feet square, and was situated thirty feet fore of the helm, and two feet above the rider of the keel; three planks had been stove in by a sharp point of rock and it was only a wonder that the violence with which the heavily-laden vessel had been thrown ashore did not result in the smashing in of many parts beside.
Philip, who had not tasted food for nearly twenty-four hours, was not sorry to avail himself of what was placed before him. Amine sat down opposite to him, and was silent during his repast. "Amine," said Philip at last, "I have had plenty of time for reflection during this night, as I watched at the door. May I speak freely?" "Why not?" replied Amine.
I can read futurity, and such must be the destiny of both. Lady, consider well, I must leave you now. To-morrow I will have your answer." Schriften walked away and left Amine to her own reflections.
I would that Schriften had not spoken! Alas! we search into futurity, and then would fain retrace our steps, and wish we had remained in ignorance." "What makes you so pensive, Amine?" said Philip, who some time afterwards walked up to where she was seated. Amine replied not at first. "Shall I tell him all?" thought she. "It is my only chance I will."
Amine was the first to extend her hand; she had almost forgotten at the moment how they had parted, in the pleasure she experienced in meeting with a well-known face. Father Mathias coldly took her hand, and laying his own upon her head, said; "May God bless thee, and forgive thee, my daughter, as I have long done."
The Viceroy and his followers had risen from their chairs to observe what was passing, and the crowd was pressing on, when the Grand Inquisitor gave his directions, and other officers hastened to the assistance of the two who had led Amine forward, and proceeded to disengage her from Philip's arms. The struggle was severe.
He had hardly made this answer, when Philip, with Amine, came out of the cabin, and walked up to where the seamen were crowded round the man; the seamen retreated so as to make an opening, when Philip and Amine, to their astonishment and horror, recognised their old acquaintance, one-eyed pilot Schriften. "He! he! Captain Vanderdecken I believe glad to see you in command, and you too, fair lady."
No, Philip, you will have no wailing; no expression of despair from Amine's lips; if she can console you she will; if she can assist you she will; but come what may, if she cannot serve you, at least she will prove no burden to you." "Your presence in misfortune would unnerve me, Amine." "It shall not; it shall add to your resolution. Let fate do its worst."
What pen could portray the feelings of the fond and doting Amine, when she first discovered that she was separated from her husband? In a state of bewilderment, she watched the other raft as the distance between them increased. At last the shades of night hid it from her aching eyes, and she dropped down in mute despair.
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