He approached in silence, and laid his hand upon her shoulder.
Adeline turned, and taking the hand in hers, pressed it to her heart, and smiled away all her sadness.

"Dearest," said Montreal, "couldst thou know how much any shadow of grief on thy bright face darkens my heart, thou wouldst never grieve.

But no wonder that in these rude walls--no female of equal rank near thee, and such mirth as Montreal can summon to his halls, grating to thy ear--no wonder that thou repentest thee of thy choice." "Ah, no--no, Walter, I never repent.

I did but think of our child as you entered.

Alas! he was our only child! How fair he was, Walter; how he resembled thee!" "Nay, he had thine eyes and brow," replied the Knight, with a faltering voice, and turning away his head.
"Walter," resumed the lady, sighing, "do you remember ?--this is his birthday.