And," he added in her ear, "if you have children, you can revenge Max, for that will disinherit the Bridaus." Two months after the fatal duel in February, 1823, the sick woman, urged by those about her, and implored by Rouget, consented to receive Philippe, the sight of whose scars made her weep, but whose softened and affectionate manner calmed her.

By Philippe's wish they were left alone together.
"My dear child," said the soldier.

"It is I, who, from the start, have advised your marriage with my uncle; if you consent, it will take place as soon as you are quite recovered." "So they tell me," she replied.
"Circumstances have compelled me to give you pain, it is natural therefore that I should wish to do you all the good I can.

Wealth, respect, and a family position are worth more than what you have lost.
You wouldn't have been that fellow's wife long after my uncle's death, for I happen to know, through friends of his, that he intended to get rid of you.

Come, my dear, let us understand each other, and live happily.