But to the zealous learner "Alps on Alps arise." No sooner is one difficulty surmounted than some other desirable attainment appears, and must be laboured after.

A knowledge of German now became her object; and she resolved to compel herself to remain in Brussels till that was gained.

The strong yearning to go home came upon her; the stronger self-denying will forbade.

There was a great internal struggle; every fibre of her heart quivered in the strain to master her will; and, when she conquered herself, she remained, not like a victor calm and supreme on the throne, but like a panting, torn, and suffering victim.

Her nerves and her spirits gave way.