I planned the whole scene with an earnest heart and franticly set my soul on this project.

I procured Laudanum and placing it in two glasses on the table, filled my room with flowers and decorated the last scene of my tragedy with the nicest care.

As the hour for his coming approached my heart softened and I wept; not that I gave up my plan, but even when resolved the mind must undergo several revolutions of feeling before it can drink its death.
Now all was ready and Woodville came.

I received him at the door of my cottage and leading him solemnly into the room, I said: "My friend, I wish to die.

I am quite weary of enduring the misery which hourly I do endure, and I will throw it off.