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Lucile

By Owen Meredith [i.e. E. R. B. Lytton]
  

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XXI.

It was now Alfred's turn to feel roused and enraged.
But Lucile to himself was not pledged or engaged
By aught that could sanction resentment. He said
Not a word, but turn'd round, took the letter, and read...

THE COMTESSE DE NEVERS TO THE DUC DE LUVOIS.

‘Saint Saviour.
‘Your letter, which follow'd me here, makes me stay
‘Till I see you again. With no moment's delay
‘I entreat, I conjure you, by all that you feel
‘Or profess, to come to me directly.
Lucile.’