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She also remembered that Providence would, to finish the work,

find means to make Renzo resigned, and cause him to forget--But

scarcely had this idea entered her mind, when a new terror

overwhelmed her. Conscious that her heart had still need of

repentance, the unfortunate girl again had recourse to prayer,

and mental conflict; and at length arose, if the expression may

be allowed, like a victor wearied and wounded, having disarmed

his enemy.