A mighty struggle between good and evil shook his heart to the roots; and, for the first time in his life, his soul breathed out one real prayer, that God would help him now or never to play the man.

And in a moment the darkness passed; a new spirit called out all the latent strength within him; and gently and proudly he answered her,-- 'Yes, I will go.

I have had mad dreams, conceited and insolent, and have met with my deserts.

Brute and fool as I am, I have aspired even to you! And I have gained, in the sunshine of your condescension, strength and purity .-- Is not that enough for me?
And now I will show you that I love you--by obeying you.

You tell me to depart--I go for ever.' He turned away.