It was not in her power to resist.
And it was because he saw this he went away, leaving her standing with that lovely Venetian mirror glittering in silver and ruby and emerald just above her head.
"You have been right; I have been wrong," said he.

"Don't try to speak, Ella.

Don't try to keep me.

I know how you love me, and I know that if I ask you to keep me you will keep me until you die.

Forgive me for my selfishness, my beloved.