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soon quite forgotten; especially as those concerned in it for one reason

and another did not talk overmuch of its details。  Nor did I talk of it;

since no vengeance could mend my broken heart。





They brought me a letter that had been found on Marie's breast; stained

with her blood。



Here it is:





〃MY HUSBAND;



〃Thrice have you saved my life; and now it is my turn to save yours; for

there is no other path。  It may be that they will kill you afterwards;

but if so; I shall be glad to have died first in order that I may be

ready to greet you in the land beyond。



〃I drugged you; Allan; then I cut off my hair and dressed myself in your

clothes。  The Vrouw Prinsloo; Hans and I set my garments upon you。  They

led you out as though you were fainting; and the guards; seeing me; whom

they thought was you; standing in the doorway; let them pass without

question。



〃What may happen I do not know; for I write this after you are gone。  I

hope; however; that you will escape and lead some full and happy life;

though I fear that its best moments will always be shadowed by memories

of me。  For I know you love me; Allan; and will always love me; as I

shall always love you。



〃The light is burning outlike mineso farewell; farewell; farewell! 

All earthly stories come to an end at last; but at that end we shall

meet again。  Till then; adieu。  Would that I could have done more for

you; since to die for one who is loved with body; heart and soul is but

a little thing。  Still I have been your wife; Allan; and your wife I

shall remain when the world is old。  Heaven does not grow old; Allan;

and there I shall greet you。



〃The light is dead; butoh!in my heart another light arises!



〃Your MARIE。〃





This was her letter。



I do not think there is anything more to be said。





Such is the history of my first love。  Those who read it; if any ever

do; will understand why I have never spoken of her before; and do not

wish it to be known until I; too; am dead and have gone to join the

great soul of Marie Marais。





ALLAN QUATERMAIN。











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