“ I can never love a man who cannot protect me. ”
Victor Hugo, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (1831). copy citation
| Author | Victor Hugo |
|---|---|
| Source | The Hunchback of Notre-Dame |
| Topic | love protection |
| Date | 1831 |
| Language | English |
| Reference | |
| Note | Translation by Isabel F. Hapgood in 1888 |
| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/2610/2610-h/2610-h.htm |
Context
“She remained thoughtful for a moment, then said with a peculiar expression: «That I shall know soon.»
«Why not this evening?» resumed the poet tenderly. «Why not me?»
She cast a grave glance upon him and said,— «I can never love a man who cannot protect me.»
Gringoire colored, and took the hint. It was evident that the young girl was alluding to the slight assistance which he had rendered her in the critical situation in which she had found herself two hours previously.” source
«Why not this evening?» resumed the poet tenderly. «Why not me?»
She cast a grave glance upon him and said,— «I can never love a man who cannot protect me.»
Gringoire colored, and took the hint. It was evident that the young girl was alluding to the slight assistance which he had rendered her in the critical situation in which she had found herself two hours previously.” source
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