'You ask me to give up what is now the dearest object of my life--except one.

But, ah! I am an Eastern.

I am selfish; I cannot sacrifice disinterestedly.

There is only one thing for which I can give up my scheme of vengeance.' "'Tell me what it is,' she cried.
"'Ah, sweet lady, I dare not tell; and yet I must.

It is you.