Thank God, his power for mischief is at an end! I have had no peace of mind since the day when you first thwarted his attempt to carry off the girls; nor should I have ever had, until I obtained sure tidings that he was dead.

The perseverance with which he has followed his resolve, to make my daughter his wife, is almost beyond belief.

Had his mind been turned to other matters, he was capable of attaining greatness, for no obstacle would have barred his way.
"It almost seems as if it were a duel between him and you to the death--his aim to injure me, and yours to defend us.

And now it has ended.

Maria will breathe more freely when she hears the news, for, gay and light hearted as she is, the dread of that man has weighed heavily upon her." The governor, who from the poop of the vessel had watched the conflict, now came up, and warmly congratulated Francis upon his bravery.
"I saw you rush forward, just as my friend Polani fell, and engage his assailant.