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Let us both leave behind the dear objects of our hearts, let us

both hasten against swords and spears; let us contend with each

other in constancy, sorrow, and suffering, and pursue our

country's enemies with our manly arms!"

He spoke and glanced at Telimena, but she made no reply, being

overcome with amazement.

"My dear Count," interrupted the Judge, "why do you insist on

departing? Believe me, you had best remain in security on your

estate. The poor gentry may be skinned and scourged by the

government, but you, Count, are sure of being left whole. You

know what sort of government you have to deal with; you are

fairly wealthy, and may ransom yourself from prison at the cost

of only half your income for one year."

"That is not in concord with my character," said the Count.

"Since I cannot be a lover, I will be a hero. Amid the cares of

love I will call on glory as my comfortress; since I am a beggar

of heart, I will be mighty of hand."