and I concluded she had not suspected me of being the author of her lover’s death. “Madam,” said I, “so far from blaming, I assure you I heartily commiserate your sorrow. I should feel surprise if you were insensible to such heavy calamities: weep on; your tears are so many proofs of your tenderness; but I hope that time and reflection will moderate your grief.”
She retired into her apartment, where, giving herself wholly up to sorrow,
and I concluded she had not suspected me of being the author of her lover’s death. “Madam,” said I, “so far from blaming, I assure you I heartily commiserate your sorrow. I should feel surprise if you were insensible to such heavy calamities: weep on; your tears are so many proofs of your tenderness; but I hope that time and reflection will moderate your grief.”
She retired into her apartment, where, giving herself wholly up to sorrow,
