A Sequel to Don Juan — page 246: what you’re looking at

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DON JUAN. 237 XCIIT. For a brief moment there was in her heart A feeling as if an abyss profound Opened beneath her feet: her lips apart Quivered with nervousness ;—she glanced around, And even at her shadow seemed to start, Like the young deer that lists the baying aSnrett — Then, in another moment all was past, f And the tears trickled down her features fast. XClV. ‘Twas a relief; and the last drops that streamed From her long lashes, glistening as they. fell, - With rainbow hues of hopes unnumbered gleamed, . And left behind a calm ineffable. brut Ve There was a soft voice in her soul that seemed To murmur in sweet notes, “‘ Thou hast done well!” And the expression of her face serene Now gave new charms unto her gracious mien, XCV. And now the prison gate was reached : her hand Untrembling gave the order to restore Her lover to his freedom—and she scanned The faee of him who read the paper o’er,. Lo mark if it were really a command | Powerful enough t? unroll that massive door :— The gaoler saw the signature, and said, ‘“ Enough—the Minister shall be obeyed.” COMnmmcloooks. conn