He took
with him his wife and sister, and the latter, hearing the excuses sent
by the gentleman, who would not see the Prince or any of the company
before their departure, felt convinced that it was indeed he who had so
tormented her, and that he durst not let the marks which she had left
upon his face be seen. And although his master frequently sent for him,
he did not return to Court until he was quite healed of all his wounds,
save only one--namely, that which love and vexation had dealt to his
heart.
When he did return, and found himself in presence of his victorious
foe, he could not but blush; and such was his confusion, that he who had
formerly been the boldest of all the company, was often wholly abashed
before her. Accordingly, being now quite certain that her suspicion was
true, she estranged herself from him little by little, though not so
adroitly that he did not perceive it; but he durst not give any sign
for fear of meeting with something still worse, and so he kept his love
concealed, patiently enduring the disgrace he had so well deserved.
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