Charles Wells

“ Albeit thou hast saved the life of a fellow being, we understand it not." She replied, "Stifle your amazement. The gods are above. We two are declared innocent. I know not why, my soul, but I have some hope." Saying this, she took Lysius's hand and kissed it, and a tear fell on it; so she departed. When she touched him he trembled like a child (for he knew her) , but was dumb with remorse and wonder. After this time Julia became more peaceful, seeing she had saved her lover's life.
Now away went Lysius into Athens, full of love and affection for Julia ”

“ My child, thy peace is as precious to me as my life; nevertheless, I know you to be mistress of so delicate a sense, that if you feel disinclined to impart to me your thoughts, do not do it; and I will take more patience to myself, till time, that healeth all wounds, shall have fulfilled the will of Heaven on thy desires. ”

“ It happened that Lysius, who was highly related in Athens, received word suddenly, saying, that the two youths who stood in his way to an immense estate had fallen in a quarrel by each other's hands, and were dead; and inviting him to come and take possession of his riches. Now when Lysius heard this, he bethought him how he should act; first inquiring the truth of this matter, and finding it correct, he went to the apartment of the judge, and spoke to him as follows. "The news that I have to tell you at once grieves and rejoices me. When I said I would marry your daughter, I was a beggar. ”

“ I purpose to lead the life of a wealthy man; and being a great admirer of woman's beauty, and my affections free, I cannot now bind myself to the benefit of her passion alone." After a pause, the judge said, "I am afraid my daughter will die in consequence." Lysius replied, "It grieves me; but we must part here." So saying, he took horse and went to Athens.
Now when Julia's father told this, she stifled much of her grief, seeing his great pain for her ”