He began by lying, he had ended in speaking truth.
In all writers there is ever a sentiment, difficult to stifle, which impels them to admire the highest good.

The countess, on her part, after her first rush of gratitude and surprise, was charmed to have inspired such sacrifices, to have caused him to surmount such difficulties.

She was beloved by a man who was worthy of her! Raoul was totally ignorant to what his imaginary grandeur bound him.

Women will not suffer their idol to step down from his pedestal.

They do not forgive the slightest pettiness in a god.