And they abide ever the same--yearning for that which they cannot have, but nevertheless accepting with a sharp relish the things which are decreed to them; even as do the Duke's carrion-eaters yonder, which, by-the-way, are waiting most impatiently for their meal while we thus stand arguing." He was about to move away when his eye fell on Helene.

At sight of her he seemed to remember my last words, about going a-wooing.
He considered a moment and then said: "You are young yet to think of courting, Hugo, but have no fear either for the love-making or the wedding.

Sweet maids a many shall surely come hither.

Why, there is one growing up yonder that will prove as fair as any.

I tell you the Gottfrieds have married great ladies in their time--dames and dainty damsels.