our heart, my child," said the prelate. "It will
comfort you both."

Suddenly she drooped and the tears fell upon the hand in hers.
"Maurice," she whispered, "you have not loved in vain." She could utter
no more; but she raised her head and looked into his eyes, and he saw
the glory of the world in hers.

"Into still waters and silence," he said softly. "No more pain, nor joy,
nor love; silence.... You love me!... Alexia; how often have I repeated
that name to myself.... I have not strength to lift your hand to my
lips."

She kissed him on the lips. She felt as if she, too, were dying.

"God guard your Highness," he said. "It is dark.... I do not see you...."

He tried to raise himself, but he could not. He sank back, settled
deeply into the pillow, and smiled. After that he lay very still.

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