'We will not part,' she
exclaimed, with energy; 'I will die with thee.'
'Blessed girl, be calm! Do not unman me.'
'I am calm. See! I do not weep. Not a tear, not a tear. They are all in
my heart.'
'Go, go, my Miriam, angel of light. Tarry no longer; I pray thee go. I
would not think of the past. Let all my mind be centred in the present.
Thy presence calls back our bygone days, and softens me too much. My
duty to my uncle. Go, dear one, go!'
'And leave thee, leave thee to----Oh! my David, thou hast seen, thou
hast heard----Honain?'
'No more; let not that accursed name profane those holy lips. Raise not
the demon in me.'
'I am silent. Yet 'tis madness! Oh! my brother, thou hast a fearful
trial.'
'The God of Israel is my refuge. He saved our fathers in the fiery
furnace. He will save me.'
'I am full of faith. I pray thee let me stay.'
'I would be silent; I would be alone. I cannot speak, Miriam. I ask one
favour, the last and dearest, from her who has never had a thought but
for my wishes; blessed being, leave me.'
'I go. O Alroy, farewell! Let me kiss you. Again, once more! Let me
kneel and bless you. Brother, beloved brother, great and glorious
brother, I am worthy of you: I will not weep.
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