But it is well . I have no wish to see my country enslaved , and I can no longer help her . '' `` Let us hope that a happier future waits for you both . Poland loves liberty too well , and has suffered too much for it , to be kept long in captivity . '' Helen spoke warmly , and the young man listened with a brightening face . `` It is a kind prophecy ; I accept it , and take courage . God knows I need it , '' he added , low to himself . `` Are you bound for Italy ? '' said the major , in a most un-English fit of curiosity . `` For Geneva first , Italy later , unless Montreaux is mild enough for me to winter in . I go to satisfy my friends , but doubt if it avails . '' `` Where is Montreaux ? '' asked Amy . `` Near Clarens , where Rousseau wrote his Heloise , and Vevay , where so many English go to enjoy Chillon . The climate is divine for unfortunates like myself , and life more cheap there than in Italy . '' Here the train stopped again , and Hoffman came to ask if the ladies desired anything . At the sound of his voice the young Pole started , looked up , and exclaimed , with the vivacity of a foreigner , in German , -- `` By my life , it is Karl ! Behold me , old friend , and satisfy me that it is thyself by a handshake . '' `` Casimer ! What wind blows thee hither , my boy , in such sad plight ? ''
replied XXXXX , grasping the slender hand outstretched to him .
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