Chillon Or Protestants of the Sixteenth Century An Historical Tale volume 2
Chillon Or Protestants of the Sixteenth Century An Historical Tale volume 2
Jane Louisa Willyams
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" " A few passing clouds, dear father ; some drops of rain, and then eternal sunshine. " " Hast thou no misgivings, boy no struggles to be free ?" " Yes, holy father, ardent struggles, as the eagle after the sun. " " I spoke of earthly liberty. Hast thou no friends ?" " I have a mother, and perhaps you would be 6 THE PARTING TOKEN. 95 the bearer to her of a farewell gift ?" Cottier took his watch from his bosom. " She gave me this at parting, and bade me keep it for an hour of need ; you will t...ell her I did so, and when she receives, she will read in it the fate of her son. " " Nay, " said the monk, pushing Cottier's hand gently back ; " keep thy watch, it may cheer thy lone hours. " " I have done with time, " he replied, solemnly. The father took the watch, and placed it to his ear; he found it had ceased to work, and opening it, discovered the reason. He made no remark, but after a short pause, turning to Cottier, said, in a very low voice, " I will not fail to do as thou wishest but I have hopes that thou mayst ere long return to thy dear parent.
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