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 keeper. Everything down there is false and deceitful. It is as you have said; the great of this country are trying to destroy the Bohemian nation; even Joseph II. wants to erase its name from the list of living nations. Since I have learned that there is no justice among the nobility for us, and never will be, it is impossible for me to live among them. I have canceled all my obligations; broken all bonds of friendship; given up all, even Maria Felicia. To me she is dead, the whole world is dead. The path of duty lies here, and in it you shall become my leader. Do not be frightened, I shall not trouble you; with my own strength I want to proceed as your pupil, and never cease blessing you that I have been born anew in the light of your truth. I ask no more of you than to lead me on the way to salvation, to be a support in my first, inexperienced steps.”

Andrew’s face became radiant with joy. He was not able to answer immediately; he only grasped the harper’s cold hands and began to warm them, got his own coat and wrapped