With persuasive eloquence He calmed every fear, and dissipated every scruple: He bad her reflect on the infinite mercy of her Judge, despoiled Death of his darts and terrors, and taught her to view without shrinking the abyss of eternity, on whose brink She then stood.

Elvira was absorbed in attention and delight: While She listened to his exhortations, confidence and comfort stole insensibly into her mind.

She unbosomed to him without hesitation her cares and apprehensions.

The latter respecting a future life He had already quieted: And He now removed the former, which She felt for the concerns of this.

She trembled for Antonia.